Med Surg

Medical/Surgical RN — Night Shift | Fort Morgan, CO

13-Week Contract | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | 36 Hours/Week Guaranteed

This Med/Surg unit cares for a diverse acute patient population, including those presenting with congestive heart failure, hypertension, chest pain work-ups, COPD exacerbations, asthma, ia, pancreatitis, bowel obstructions, gastrointestinal bleeding, and acute renal failure.

What to Expect on the Unit

• RNs manage their own telemetry strips and are responsible for identifying and escalating concerning rhythms — no monitor techs on unit
• RNs titrate drips independently, including analgesics, anticoagulants, and antihypertensives
• Respiratory support includes CPAP, BiPAP, high-flow oxygen, and mechanical ventilation
• Charge nurse carries an assignment; one aide is available when the floor reaches 9 patients
• Experience in rural or lower-resource environments is strongly preferred

Schedule & Requirements

• 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Minimum of 6 weekend shifts per six-week schedule
• Holiday requirement: yes
• Float requirement: yes, determined by the nurse manager and department needs
• Must be in state and onsite for the week of orientation
• Must reside within 60 miles of the facility; valid driver's license required
• Self-scheduling and block scheduling both available

Contract Details

• Duration: 13 weeks (91 contract weeks total)
• Guaranteed hours: 36/week
• Cancellation policy: up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment
• Scrub color: navy blue

Required Certifications

• BLS (AHA)
• ACLS (AHA)

BSN not required. Active Colorado RN license required at time of submission.