Med Surg RN: Day-Shift Inpatient Care & Impact

Pagosa Springs Medical Center; Pagosa Springs (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Retirement plan

Job summary

Pagosa Springs Medical Center is seeking a compassionate Medical Surgical RN to join the inpatient care team on the day shift. The role involves patient assessment, IV therapy, medication administration, and collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Requirements include a Colorado RN license, BLS, and 2+ years Med Surg experience; ACLS and PALS within 3 months of hire are expected. 36 hours/week, 12-hour day shifts, with rotating weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN program; BSN preferred.
• Minimum two years Med Surg experience strongly desired.
• Current Colorado RN license in good standing.
• Current AHA BLS certification for healthcare providers.
• ACLS certification required (or must obtain within 3 months of hire).
• PALS certification required (or must obtain within 3 months of hire).

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing monitoring of clinical conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans.
• Provide observation and inpatient nursing care for medical and surgical patients.
• Monitor patient response to treatments and adjust care as needed.
• Initiate treatments including IV therapy, oxygen therapy, catheter placement, splints, and other ordered procedures.
• Administer medications safely using the seven rights of medication administration.
• Operate infusion pumps and monitor IV therapies.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions.
• Provide guidance on recovery, wellness, and follow-up care.
• Support patients and families through hospitalization and recovery processes.
• Collaborate with physicians, hospitalists, surgeons, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Ensure continuity of care and support safe patient transitions and discharge planning.
• Communicate patient condition changes promptly to providers.
• Document assessments, treatments, and patient progress in the electronic health record.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Patient assessment

Vital signs monitoring

Medication administration

IV therapy

EHR proficiency

Teamwork

Education

RN program graduate

BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Pagosa Springs Medical Center is seeking a compassionate Medical Surgical RN to join the inpatient care team on the day shift. The role involves patient assessment, IV therapy, medication administration, and collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Requirements include a Colorado RN license, BLS, and 2+ years Med Surg experience; ACLS and PALS within 3 months of hire are expected. 36 hours/week, 12-hour day shifts, with rotating weekends and holidays.