Travel Med Surg RN - $1,638 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Thornton, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

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!

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #504648. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg

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