
LTC | CNA
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Gunnison, CO
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- CNA (Nursing Assistant)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $23.63
- Weekly
- $945
- Yearly (full-time)
- $49,140
- Start date
- October 20, 2026
This job pays about $23.63/hour — 4% above the median for CNA (Nursing Assistant) jobs in Colorado ($22.78/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
CNA (Nursing Assistant) jobs in Colorado right now
- 18 open CNA (Nursing Assistant) jobs in Colorado from 6 agencies, 3 of them in Gunnison.
- Pay in these listings: $20.00 – $34.85/hour, median $24.98/hour.
- Typical CNA (Nursing Assistant) pay in Colorado: $22.78/hour ($47,382/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($31.00/hour across 4 jobs).
Job description
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Travel Job – Long-Term Care Night Shift in Gunnison, Colorado
Join a dedicated long-term care team as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) providing compassionate senior care in Gunnison, Colorado. This 13-week travel CNA assignment offers meaningful daily work in a supportive care setting on Colorado’s Western Slope, surrounded by exceptional outdoor recreation and small-town charm.
Certified Nursing Assistant Job Details
- Location: Gunnison, Colorado
- Assignment Type: 13-week travel CNA assignment
- Start Date: October 20, 2026
- End Date: January 19, 2027
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $910–$980
- Schedule: Night shifts, 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
- Hours: 36 guaranteed hours per week
- Healthcare Setting: Long-term care and senior care
- Transportation: Reliable transportation is recommended because public transportation is limited in rural Gunnison.
CNA Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant, preferably in long-term care or senior care
- Current CNA certification or authorization to practice as a CNA in Colorado
- Ability to provide compassionate, resident-centered care to senior residents
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and meet the guaranteed weekly hours
- Successful completion of required background screening, including a Colorado Adult Protective Services check
- Strong communication, teamwork, dependability, and attention to resident safety
Certified Nursing Assistant Responsibilities
- Provide routine daily nursing care in accordance with established care procedures and supervisor direction
- Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, and feeding
- Monitor and report changes in residents’ condition, behavior, comfort, and safety
- Support resident dignity, independence, and individualized care needs
- Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively with nurses and the interdisciplinary care team
- Follow infection prevention, safety, and long-term care standards throughout each shift
Apply now for this Certified Nursing Assistant travel opportunity and join a compassionate long-term care team 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.
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