Registered Nurse -Med​/Surg

Equal Opportunity Employer

Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply to any of our employment opportunities. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center provides employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Location: La Junta, CO
Job : 128
# of Openings: 3

Deliver compassionate, skilled nursing care and make a difference every shift. At Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center, our Medical/Surgical nurses are essential to delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered care across a wide range of conditions. We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and clinically skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Med/Surg team in La Junta, Colorado.

Located in La Junta, AVRMC proudly serves southeastern Colorado with high‑quality healthcare close to home. If you are passionate about surgical nursing and want to work with a supportive team that values excellence, we invite you to apply.

• Provide direct and indirect patient care in the Medical/Surgical setting
• Perform comprehensive head‑to‑toe assessments and ongoing reassessments per policy
• Administer medications safely and appropriately based on patient age and clinical condition
• Revise and evaluate plans of care based on patient response and daily effectiveness
• Perform nursing treatments and interventions in accordance with standards of care
• Assist physicians with procedures requiring technical and manual skills

• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or response to treatment
• Operate and manage patient care equipment safely and correctly
• Coordinate and supervise patient care activities as needed
• Understand and assist in implementing hospital core measures

• Communicate professionally with physicians, the Medical/Surgical Nursing Director, coworkers, and interdisciplinary team members
• Consult other departments to support a coordinated, interdisciplinary approach to care
• Serve as a liaison between administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers
• Maintain strong working relationships within the department and across the organization

• Treat patients and families with respect, dignity, and compassion
• Identify and address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and spiritual needs
• Involve patients and families in developing the plan of care
• Develop and implement teaching plans based on identified learning needs
• Educate patients and families on pain management strategies and treatments

• Maintain accurate, legible, and timely documentation per hospital standards
• Collaborate with social services and discharge planners regarding in‑hospital and post‑discharge needs

• Perform general nursing duties across departments with appropriate supervision
• Demonstrate flexibility, organization, and the ability to function effectively in stressful situations

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) License in good standing
• Current BLS Certification

At AVRMC, we believe our employees are the heart of exceptional patient care. We offer a supportive environment where your skills are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your work makes a real difference.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short‑Term Disability Coverage
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Gym Membership Discount
• Employee Assistance Program through Cigna, New York Life, and Principal

• Competitive Compensation
• Annual Salary Increase Opportunities
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Shift Differentials (where applicable)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (available immediately)
• Employer Match after 1 Year of Service

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• Colorado FAMLI Program Participation (Up to 12–16 weeks of paid leave for qualifying life events)
• Identity Theft Protection
• Rewards & Recognition Programs
• Cafeteria Meal Discounts

Pay Range: $35.00 - $44.05 per hour