Med/Surg RN in Fort Morgan, Colorado
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Fort Morgan, CO
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,760/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 5, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $48.89
- Weekly
- $1,760
- Yearly (full-time)
- $91,520
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $48.89/hour — 1% 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, 14 of them in Fort Morgan.
- 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 a rewarding travel healthcare assignment at a rural hospital in Fort Morgan, Colorado, working 12-hour night shifts for 13 weeks. As a registered nurse on this unit, you'll be vital in managing patients with conditions such as congestive heart failure, hypertension, pneumonia, COPD exacerbations, and other acute medical issues. You'll utilize your skills in titrating drips—analgesics, anticoagulants, and antihypertensives—and interpret strip readings confidently. Experience working in lower-resource settings with a balance of independence and team support makes this an engaging opportunity to sharpen your acute care expertise and adapt to diverse scenarios in a close-knit environment. The hospital’s bedside ratio of 1:4 ensures you have manageable patient loads while providing a chance to make a meaningful difference in rural healthcare delivery.
Weather:
The weather around this time of year in Colorado offers crisp mornings and clear, sunny days, perfect for outdoor adventures. You might enjoy mild temperatures with a fresh mountain breeze—ideal for after-shift relaxation or weekend excursions.
Fun Things To Do:
- Hiking in the Pawnee National Grasslands: Explore expansive plains and scenic trails just a short drive away.
- Visit Fort Morgan Museum: Discover local history and enjoy cultural exhibits in town.
- Day trip to Rocky Mountain National Park: Experience breathtaking mountain views, wildlife, and breathtaking drives.
- Explore the Colorado River: Engage in fishing, kayaking, or riverside picnicking at nearby spots.
- Golf at Brush Creek Golf Course: Play a round amid beautiful landscape just outside Fort Morgan.
Job Specifics:
Location: Fort Morgan, Colorado
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36 hours
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