Deliver compassionate, skilled nursing care and make a difference every shift.
At Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center (AVRMC), 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.
As a Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse, you will provide direct and indirect nursing care to patients across pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations. You will assess patient needs, develop and implement individualized care plans, coordinate interdisciplinary services, and support patients and families throughout their hospital stay.
This role requires strong clinical judgment, effective communication, flexibility, and a commitment to safe, compassionate care.
- 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.
Benefits & Perks
Health & Wellness
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Full-Time)
- Life Insurance (Full-Time)
- Short-Term Disability Coverage (Full-Time)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (Full-Time & Part-Time)
- Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance (Full-Time)
- Employee Wellness Programs (All Statuses)
- Gym Membership Discount (Part-Time & Full-Time)
- Employee Assistance Program (All Statuses)
Financial Benefits
- Competitive Pay (All Statuses)
- Shift Differentials (All Statuses)
- Annual Salary Increase Opportunities (All Statuses)
- Generous Paid Time Off (Full-Time & Part-Time)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (available immediately for eligible employees), Employer Match after 1 Year of Service
Additional Advantages
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer (All Statuses)
- Colorado FAMLI Program Participation (All Statuses)
(Up to 12–16 weeks of paid leave for qualifying life events)
- Identity Theft Protection (Full-Time & Part-Time)
- Rewards & Recognition Programs (All Statuses)
- Cafeteria Meal Discounts (All Statuses)
Ready to Apply?
We’re excited that you are considering a career with AVRMC.
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