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Registered Nurse Med Surg-PRN
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Colorado Springs, CO, 80907-6819
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Salary : 33.15-53.04 HOUR
Date Posted : 4 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
15% PRN additional differentials and shift differentials apply for this role!
Nurses are at the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success. We offer Certification pay and a Clinical Career Ladder to help you grow and recognize your contributions to clinical excellence!
Here, you will help advance modern nursing by providing your skills, experience, and commitment to compassionate care. The impact you will make in our faith-based, mission-driven culture will cultivate excellence and achieve professional fulfillment united in humankindness.
As a Registered Nurse (RN) you will assume responsibility and accountability for:
- Facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with both the healthcare team, and the patient/family to identify and meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient.
- Promote the optimal health, well-being and safety of the patient through use of the nursing process and in accordance with patient care standards, guidelines and the State Nurse Practice Act.
- Demonstrate personal accountability for relationship-based care, organizational mission, and core values.
In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified nursing candidates will need the following:
Education Requirements
- Associates Degree in Nursing required; Nursing Diploma or by endorsement
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required for new graduates, preferred for experienced RNs
Experience Requirements
- One year experience preferred
- Nursing skills and knowledge base specific to specialty
Licenses/Certification Requirements
- RN License required; Current state nursing licenses or valid RN license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact
Physical Requirements
- Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)
At CommonSpirit Mountain Region, we believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness.
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Frequently asked questions
PRN nursing roles like Registered Nurse Med Surg-PRN offer flexible, as-needed shifts instead of regular full-time hours. This allows nurses in Colorado Springs to balance work with other commitments while still applying their med surg expertise in acute care settings.
Working as a PRN Med Surg nurse exposes you to diverse patient cases and shift types, encouraging rapid skill sharpening. This environment fosters adaptability and reinforces clinical decision-making critical to med surg nursing proficiency.
Certifications like Medical-Surgical Nursing (CMSRN) or Basic Life Support (BLS) are highly valued. Local hospitals may also prefer nurses with ACLS or specialty endorsements aligned with Colorado Springs healthcare standards.
The Colorado Springs area has a steady demand for PRN nursing due to fluctuating hospital census and seasonal patient volumes. While competition exists, nurses with specialized med surg skills and relevant certifications enjoy favorable hiring prospects.
Catholic Health Initiatives emphasizes compassionate, team-oriented nurses who align with their mission-driven culture. Candidates who demonstrate humankindness alongside clinical expertise in med surg are highly sought after.
Yes, Catholic Health Initiatives offers a clinical career ladder and certification pay that reward med surg nurses for skill development and leadership contributions, creating opportunities for professional growth within their PRN framework.
Registered Nurse Med Surg-PRN salaries in Colorado Springs generally range from $32 to $42 per hour, influenced by experience, certifications, and shift differentials, reflecting the local healthcare market and cost of living.
Med surg PRN nurses often perform medium work involving lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally. This physicality is common but may be higher than some outpatient nursing roles, requiring stamina and proper body mechanics.
PRN nurses may face unpredictable scheduling and adjusting quickly to different team dynamics. However, such challenges are balanced by the opportunity to enhance adaptability and maintain diverse clinical exposure.
Yes, this role offers 15% PRN and shift differentials, rewarding nurses for flexibility and off-peak work hours, making the compensation package more attractive for med surg PRN nurses at Catholic Health Initiatives.