Travel Med Surg RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Fort Morgan, Colorado.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/26/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring a CO or compact RN license and 2+ years of experience.

• Acute care Med/Surg unit with 14 beds and a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Patient population includes CHF, hypertension, chest pain work-ups, COPD exacerbations, asthma, pneumonia, pancreatitis, bowel obstructions, GI bleeding, and acute renal failure
• RNs titrate drips including analgesics, anticoagulants, and antihypertensives
• No dedicated tele techs; RNs must be comfortable reading their own telemetry strips and escalating concerns to a physician
• Uses respiratory therapy equipment including CPAP, BiPap, high flow, and vents
• Charting is done in EPIC
• Night shift schedule with self-scheduling and block scheduling options
• Required to self-schedule a minimum of six weekend shifts per six-week schedule
• Holiday coverage required
• Floating required, with travelers typically floated first, as determined by the nurse manager and department needs
• Call or standby requirements determined by the nurse manager
• Charge nurse/house supervisor support is available and the charge nurse may take a patient assignment
• Nurse aide support is provided once the unit reaches 9 patients

• Active CO or compact (NLC) RN license required; pending licenses not accepted
• Current BLS and ACLS certification (AHA) required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• BSN not required for this position
• Experience or comfort working in a rural hospital setting with lower resources and typically lower patient volumes is ideal
• Must be comfortable independently reading telemetry strips and escalating concerns
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

• Provide direct patient care for a Med/Surg patient population including cardiac, respiratory, and gastrointestinal cases
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Clinicians must be in-state for the week of orientation, though some first-day modules may be completed remotely
• Unit/department-specific orientation date and location will be assigned during orientation week
• Travelers hired into this position are expected to float within their assigned zone and are responsible for securing housing that allows them to meet this requirement
• Facility can cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment

American Traveler Job  #P-766341. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - Med/Surg

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.