OR RN in Denver, Colorado
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,405/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $66.81
- Weekly
- $2,405
- Yearly (full-time)
- $125,060
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $66.81/hour — 39% above 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, 192 of them in Denver.
- 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:
Join a 13-week travel assignment in Denver as a perioperative nurse supporting a high-acuity, 24/7 surgical service. This role calls for at least two years of Level I trauma experience and includes cases across gynecology, spine, hand, neurological, orthopedic, oncological breast, and microvascular specialties. Scrub experience is highly preferred, as is familiarity with robotic orthopedic procedures. Travelers will rotate between inpatient and outpatient surgical areas and may support day, night, weekend, holiday, and call coverage based on department needs. The assignment also includes a structured onboarding week and participation in a teaching-facility environment.
Weather:
Denver typically offers crisp, cool conditions around this time of year, with plenty of sunshine, comfortable daytime temperatures, and the possibility of occasional snow. Pack layers and enjoy the clear skies between cool evenings.
Fun Things To Do:
• Red Rocks: Take in scenic views, explore the trails, or catch a performance at the iconic amphitheater.
• Downtown Denver: Visit Union Station, browse Larimer Square, and explore the city’s restaurants and shops.
• Denver Art Museum: Spend an afternoon viewing rotating exhibitions and extensive art collections.
• Day Trip to Boulder: Enjoy mountain scenery, local shops, galleries, and outdoor paths.
• Day Trip to Rocky Mountain National Park: Experience alpine views, scenic drives, and hiking opportunities.
Job Specifics:
Location: Denver, Colorado
Shift: 12-hour days, 36 hours per week
Duration: 13 weeks
Applying is free. ReferHire lists openings from staffing agencies; when you are hired through our link, the agency may pay us a referral fee. It never reduces your pay. Never pay anyone for a job offer.