Travel Emergency Department RN Manager - $3,024 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Manager, ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Gunnison, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Emergency Department Nurse Manager / Locum Tenens Registered Nurse (RN) – Gunnison, Colorado

Join a collaborative emergency and trauma care team as an Emergency Department Nurse Manager and Locum Tenens Registered Nurse (RN) in Gunnison, Colorado. This 13-week locum tenens nursing assignment offers the opportunity to provide hands-on clinical care while supporting nursing staff, patient care quality, and daily Emergency Department operations. Gunnison is a welcoming mountain community known for its scenic landscapes, outdoor recreation, and close-knit atmosphere—an excellent setting for healthcare professionals seeking a rewarding rural nursing assignment.

Locum Tenens Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,700–$2,840
• Assignment Type: Locum tenens nursing assignment
• Location: Gunnison, Colorado
• Start Date: September 29, 2026
• End Date: December 29, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; 12-hour rotating shifts
• Shift Pattern: Monday–Friday day shift with rotating weekend coverage
• Work Setting: On-site Emergency Department and trauma services

Emergency Nurse Manager and Locum Tenens RN Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado or a compact state
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• At least 1 year of professional nursing experience, including recent leadership experience within the last 2 years
• Training and clinical experience in an Emergency Department setting
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Ability to provide bedside emergency nursing coverage as needed
• Availability for daytime shifts and rotating weekend coverage
• Successful completion of a Colorado Adult Protective Services check
• Reliable transportation, as public transportation is limited in this rural community

Emergency Department Nurse Manager Responsibilities

• Supervise patient care, nursing staff, and daily Emergency Department operations
• Provide clinical leadership and oversight for emergency and trauma services
• Partner with nursing leadership to support department goals, staffing needs, and operational priorities
• Take bedside Registered Nurse shifts when needed to maintain continuity of patient care
• Promote safe, efficient, and patient-centered care throughout the Emergency Department
• Coach, support, and mentor nursing team members
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care for emergency and trauma patients
• Help maintain quality standards, regulatory readiness, and effective department workflows

Apply now to join our healthcare team as an Emergency Department Nurse Manager and Locum Tenens RN in Gunnison, 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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #524150. 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: ER

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