Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $1,860 per week in Thornton, CO

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department – Colorado

Start Date: August 31, 2026

Location: Thornton, Colorado

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Travel assignment; Emergency Department shifts (Day, Mid, or Night shift available); 4:1 patient ratio; approximately 145 patients daily in a 40-bed Emergency Department

Highlights:

• Level 1 and Level 2 trauma activations with comprehensive emergency care including stroke, sepsis, procedural sedation, and behavioral health crisis intervention
• Collaborative team environment with approximately 110 staff members including RNs, Paramedics, EMTs, Nurse Externs, and Unit Secretaries
• Modern equipment including IV pumps, EKG machines, ultrasound machines, Belmont rapid infusers, Lifepack monitors, and GE transport monitors
• EMR system: Meditech
• High-volume, fast-paced emergency department serving a diverse patient population including pediatric and adult emergency cases
• Opportunities to utilize advanced emergency nursing skills in triage, trauma response, and mass casualty incident (MCI) protocols

Requirements:

• Minimum 1-2 years of current acute care Emergency Department RN experience required
• Active RN license in Colorado (or eligible for compact state licensure)
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale, PALS, TNCC, ENPC, and CPI Blue Card (all required)
• Preferred: Level 1 or Level 2 Trauma Center experience
• Preferred: Prior Meditech EMR experience

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This travel assignment offers experienced Emergency Department nurses the chance to work in a high-acuity, collaborative environment where patient care excellence is the priority. You'll join a motivated, ambitious team that values teamwork and clinical expertise while providing comprehensive emergency care across all age groups and acuity levels. This is an ideal opportunity for an ER nurse seeking to expand their trauma and critical care skills in a supportive, well-equipped facility.