Emergency care travel nurse

Job Description:

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care of patients. The staff RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members.

Exciting Career Opportunity!

Our iFlex Internal Travel Agency is hiring for a

Registered Nurse role at St. Mary’s Regional Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado.

St. Mary’s is a Magnet-designated Level II Trauma Center. As a full-service hospital, St. Mary’s is committed to serving the community's needs through access to advanced medical technology and specialized care.

Grand Junction is known for its stunning red rock landscapes, access to outdoor adventures like hiking, mountain biking, and river sports, and proximity to Colorado’s wine country. It's a vibrant community that blends small-town charm with scenic beauty.

About the iFlex RN Role:

As an iFlex RN, you will be part of Intermountain’s internal travel agency, supporting multiple sites across our network. This role requires adaptability and a strong commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care. You’ll be responsible for delivering nursing care across various units, working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

The iFlex RN assumes responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for patients. You will utilize clinical knowledge, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice while maintaining the flexibility to float to other units within the facility as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Assess physical, psychological, and social status of patients, including developmental and cognitive abilities

Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to direct and coordinate care

Develop individualized care plans based on assessment data and clinical judgment

Provide or delegate patient care in accordance with care plans, guidelines, and licensure

Prepare patients for discharge needs, including education, referrals, and follow-up care

Evaluate patient responses and adapt interventions accordingly

Maintain compliance with legal and ethical standards and document care accurately

Typical Admissions:

Sepsis

Diabetes

Electrolyte imbalances

Gastrointestinal disorders

Respiratory conditions

Cardiac care (tele monitoring)

Kidney and liver disease

Post-operative surgical care

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive pay in line with local and national travel RN rates

Pay rates are reviewed quarterly and adjusted based on market trends; each assignment will have a consistent pay rate

For assignments more than 50 miles from the employee's home, pro-rated monthly housing reimbursement will be provided

Employees are responsible for securing their own housing during each travel assignment

Posting Specifics:

Shift Details:

Variable shifts

Schedule:

Full-time hours during a 3-month assignment; 2–3 assignments per calendar year required

Pay Rate:

$58–$65/hour flat rate, based on location and specialty (adjusted quarterly)

Minimum Qualifications:

2 years of recent ICU or Med/Surg experience

Current RN license in the state of practice

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers

Travel Requirements

Expected to fill 's Regional Hospital

Our iFlex RNs are expected to float if not needed at assigned facility.

All iFlex employees will be expected to accept assignments in any Intermountain region and work at any Intermountain facility. This includes locations in Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, and Nevada.

Join our dynamic iFlex RN team, where your clinical expertise and flexibility will make a meaningful impact on patient care across our growing network.

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.- and -Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency

and -Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.- and -Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.- and -Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).- and -May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location:

St. Marys Regional Hospital

Work City:

Grand Junction

Work State:

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$7.25 - $999.99

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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