Travel MS​/Tele RN - $2,263 per week

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

• Specialty:
  Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/08/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a high-acuity MS/Tele transplant and hepatology unit requiring 2 years of acute care experience and a CO or compact RN license.

• 36-bed surgical unit specializing in Solid Organ Transplant, Thoracic Surgery, and Hepatology patient populations
• Cares for lung, liver, kidney, and pancreas transplant recipients as well as liver and kidney donors
• Post-transplant patients admitted directly from the OR staffed at 2:1 or 3:1 ratios during acute recovery phases
• All other patients staffed at 4-5:1 ratios, which may flex based on staffing and unit needs
• Rotating day and night shifts (3x12 hours), 7:00-19:30 or 19:00-7:30
• Weekend shifts required per unit needs
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within scope, including to sister facilities in the Metro region based on facility needs
• Uses Epic charting system
• Navy scrub color required

• Active RN license (CO or Compact) currently in hand
• AHA BLS certification required
• CPI certification preferred
• BSN preferred
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience in a high-acuity unit required
• Prior experience with flexible/flexing nurse-to-patient staffing ratios required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, central line blood draws, and PICC line management required
• Respiratory care skills including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tube management, and tracheostomy care required
• Cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia management skills required
• Experience with telemetry monitoring (unit-based and remote) required
• Wound care/wound vac experience required

• Provide high-acuity surgical nursing care to transplant, thoracic surgery, and hepatology patients throughout their continuum of care
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams from Transplant, Hepatology, and Thoracic Surgery specialties
• Support patients and families through their transplant journey with specialty-trained care
• Work within a nationally recognized transplant program performing all solid organ transplant types in the Rocky Mountain region
• Completion of all facility-specific training modules required within the first week of assignment
• Maximum of 10 RTO days approved per 13-week contract
• RTO not permitted during specified blackout periods, including September 2-12, October 25-November 4, November 22-December 2, and December 20-January 3
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• No blocked scheduling requests allowed
• Candidates previously employed by the health system in a permanent or travel capacity within the last two years will not be considered
• Returning travelers who completed a full year on assignment must wait at least one year before rebooking
• Local candidates accepted

American Traveler Job  #P-744789. 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:
Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

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.