Travel Med Surg RN

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

• Specialty:
  Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/02/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a 13-week acute care night shift position requiring a CO or compact RN license and 2+ years of acute care nursing experience.

• Acute care Med/Surg unit (37 beds) treating trauma, oncology, and general med/surg patients
• Nurse to patient ratios of 1:4-5 on days and 1:5-6 on nights
• Night shift schedule with 12-hour shifts
• Self-scheduling and block scheduling available
• Minimum of six weekend shifts required per six-week schedule
• Holiday coverage required
• Floating may be required to ICU (low acuity holds), PCU/Stepdown, and MS-Tele units, and within Zone 3 if extreme need arises
• Nurse aide support at a 1:12 ratio
• No charge nurse assignment on this unit
• Uses Epic EMR
• Phillips telemetry monitoring, centrally monitored off the unit
• Moderate oxygen/respiratory therapy needs

• Active CO or Compact RN license required (pending licenses not accepted)
• BLS certification (AHA) required
• Minimum 2 years of acute care nursing experience required
• Must be competent in reading telemetry strips
• Not required to titrate drips
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

• Provide direct patient care to trauma, oncology, and general medical-surgical patients
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Unit/department specific orientation scheduled during orientation week, with candidates expected to be in-state even if initial modules are remote
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Float radius policy applies, requiring travelers to secure housing that allows them to float within their assigned zone
• Candidates may not have been directly employed by any Common Spirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and Dignity, within the past year (PRN employment through outside firms may be considered)

American Traveler Job  #P-768529. 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:
Travel RN - Med/Surg

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.