ICU/CCU/Critical Care RN in Grand Junction, Colorado
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,106/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $58.50
- Weekly
- $2,106
- Yearly (full-time)
- $109,512
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $58.50/hour — 21% 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
- 1,016 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Colorado from 7 agencies, 26 of them in Grand Junction.
- Pay in these listings: $7.66 – $86.89/hour, median $57.11/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Colorado: $48.20/hour ($100,256/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($64.00/hour across 249 jobs).
Job description
Join us for an engaging nursing opportunity in Grand Junction, Colorado, where you'll perform essential independent nursing functions and support medical teams in a vibrant healthcare setting. This 13-week contract offers daytime shifts working 36 hours per week, with a focus on assessment, care planning, health education, and treatment support. You'll be in the driver's seat of patient health, executing delegated medical tasks and contributing to positive patient outcomes in a role that balances autonomy with teamwork. This assignment provides a chance to experience the beautiful Colorado landscape while making a meaningful impact through your expertise.
Weather:
Expect a generally mild and pleasant climate around this time of year, with warm days and cooler evenings, perfect for outdoor adventures and enjoying Colorado's scenic beauty.
Fun Things To Do:
- Colorado National Monument: Take a scenic drive and admire stunning rock formations and sweeping vistas.
- Hiking in Grand Mesa: Explore hundreds of miles of trails with breathtaking views and serene lakes.
- Fruita’s Wine Country Day Trip: Sample local wines and enjoy vineyard tours just a short drive away.
- Deer Mountain Scenic Drive: Embark on a relaxing day trip to enjoy panoramic views and alpine scenery.
- Skiing or Snowshoeing: Hit the nearby slopes for winter sports excitement when the season is right.
Job Specifics:
Location: Grand Junction, CO
Shift: Days, 0700-1930
Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week
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