Posted 09/30/2026 · Job #504648
Med/Surg | Registered Nurse | 13–Week Travel – Thornton, Colorado
Job Description
Travel Med/Surg RN – Thornton, Colorado | 13-Week Night Shift Assignment
Join a high-energy Med/Surg RN travel team in Thornton, CO, and care for adult medical-surgical and post-op patients in a collaborative, fast-paced acute care environment. This 13-week nursing assignment is a great fit for an experienced Registered Nurse who enjoys dynamic patient care, supportive teammates, and the Denver metro area with easy access to city amenities and the Rocky Mountain lifestyle.
Job Details
- Position: Med/Surg RN, Travel Nurse
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
- Location: Thornton, CO 80229
- Start Date: 8/31/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
- Hours Per Week: 36 guaranteed hours
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,460 – $1,540
- Setting: Medical-Surgical / Orthopedic unit with remote telemetry
- Patient Ratio: 5:1
- EMR: Meditech
Job Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of current Med/Surg RN acute care experience
- Current Colorado RN license or compact RN license required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- ACLS preferred
- Meditech experience preferred
- Ability to thrive in a high-energy, fast-paced acute care environment
- Strong teamwork, adaptability, and a positive attitude
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled bedside care to adult Med/Surg and post-operative patients
- Monitor patients on remote telemetry and respond to changes in condition
- Care for patients receiving cardiac drips such as amiodarone, diltiazem, and heparin
- Collaborate with charge nurses, support staff, and the broader healthcare team to deliver safe, quality patient care
- Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively using the unit’s EMR system
- Support a positive, energetic unit culture while delivering excellent patient outcomes
Apply now to take the next step in your Med/Surg RN travel nursing career in Thornton, Colorado!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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