Med/Surg RN in Grand Junction, Colorado
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,156/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $32.11
- Weekly
- $1,156
- Yearly (full-time)
- $60,112
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $32.11/hour — 33% below the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Colorado ($48.20/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, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Colorado right now
- 1,023 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Colorado from 7 agencies, 38 of them in Grand Junction.
- Pay in these listings: $7.66 – $115/hour, median $58.50/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Colorado: $48.20/hour ($100,256/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($64.90/hour across 233 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
This 13-week travel healthcare assignment in Grand Junction supports acute care patients during overnight shifts. You will assist nursing personnel with daily living activities, hygiene, bathing, dressing, grooming, ambulation, meals, range-of-motion exercises, wound and skin care, and safe transfers. The role includes documenting care, responding to call lights, following infection-control procedures, maintaining adaptive equipment, and promptly reporting changes in patient condition. You will work three 12-hour night shifts while helping patients remain as comfortable, independent, and dignified as possible.
Weather:
Grand Junction typically offers crisp, comfortable conditions with plenty of sunshine, making it easy to enjoy outdoor activities before or after a shift. Cooler evenings and refreshing air create an inviting setting for exploring the area.
Fun Things To Do:
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Scenic Outing: Explore the trails and overlooks at Colorado National Monument.
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Day Trip: Visit the vineyards, orchards, and local shops in nearby Palisade.
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Outdoor Adventure: Bike or walk along the Colorado Riverfront Trail.
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Day Trip: Discover the dramatic canyon views and hiking near Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.
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Local Exploration: Enjoy downtown Grand Junction’s galleries, dining, and public art.
Job Specifics:
Location: Grand Junction, Colorado
Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
Schedule: 36 hours per week
Duration: 13 weeks
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