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Travel Med Surg RN - $1,999 per week

American Traveler

  • Lakewood, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • $1,999 Per Week

Highlights

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

Numbers & Facts

LocationLakewood, CO

Description

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

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Med Surg
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 11/16/2026
  • 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: Nov 16, 2026
  • Length: 13 weeks
  • Openings: 2

Description

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

Details

  • 3rd floor surgical care Med/Surg unit in an acute care hospital with 28 beds
  • Night shift, 12-hour shifts
  • Nurse:patient ratios of 1:4-5 days and 1:5-6 nights
  • Self-scheduling and block scheduling available
  • Weekend requirement of a minimum of six shifts per six-week schedule
  • Holiday coverage required
  • Floating required and may include floating within Zone 3 based on need
  • Uses EPIC EMR
  • Unit supported by tele techs in a central monitoring room
  • Charge nurse and nurse aides present on unit
  • RT equipment includes NC up to 6L, CPAP, and BiPAP (night use only)
  • Call/standby requirements determined by nurse manager

Requirements

  • Active CO state or Compact (NLC) RN license required, no pending licenses accepted
  • Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA) required
  • Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
  • General med-surg experience required; surgical population experience preferred
  • Must be able to titrate drips including analgesics, anticoagulants, and antihypertensives
  • Driver's license copy required for consideration
  • Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

  • Provide post-surgical nursing care for patients with drains, chest tubes, and pain management needs
  • Candidates must reside at least 60 miles from the facility
  • Float radius policy applies, requiring travelers to float within their hired zone and secure housing accordingly
  • Navy blue scrub color required
  • Unit-specific orientation date and location assigned during orientation week
  • Clinicians should be in-state for orientation week even if initial modules are completed remotely
  • Returning candidates may not have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility within the past year

American Traveler Job ID #P-773981. 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

About American Traveler

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.

 

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