
Med/Surg | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Gunnison, CO
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 16, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $76.94
- Weekly
- $2,770
- Yearly (full-time)
- $144,040
- Start date
- November 9, 2026
This job pays about $76.94/hour — 60% 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, 9 of them in Gunnison.
- 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
Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) – Nursing Leadership | Gunnison, Colorado
Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) needed for a 13-week nursing leadership assignment in Gunnison, Colorado. This on-site travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced RN with strong clinical judgment, team leadership skills, and a commitment to high-quality patient care. Located in a scenic mountain community, Gunnison offers an inspiring setting for healthcare professionals seeking meaningful work and an outstanding Colorado lifestyle.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Location: Gunnison, Colorado
- Specialty: Medical/Surgical Nursing (Med/Surg)
- Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
- Start Date: November 9, 2026
- End Date: February 8, 2027
- Schedule: 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts
- Work Setting: On-site
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,700–$2,840
- Openings: 1
Medical-Surgical RN Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Colorado
- At least 1 year of professional nursing experience; medical/surgical nursing experience strongly preferred
- Demonstrated expertise in patient care and nursing operations
- Prior charge nurse, supervisory, management, or nursing team leadership experience preferred
- Ability to support staff development, resource management, and quality improvement initiatives
- Successful completion of required Colorado Adult Protective Services (CAPS) screening
- Reliable personal transportation required due to limited public transportation in the rural Gunnison area
Medical-Surgical Nursing Leadership Responsibilities
- Provide and oversee safe, effective medical/surgical patient care
- Supervise nursing staff and support efficient daily operations of the medical/surgical unit
- Collaborate with nursing and organizational leadership to promote excellent clinical outcomes
- Coordinate staffing, patient-care resources, and operational priorities
- Support staff education, professional development, and performance improvement
- Participate in quality improvement activities and promote compliance with nursing standards
- Use sound clinical judgment to address patient needs and escalate concerns appropriately
Apply now for this Medical-Surgical RN travel nursing opportunity in Gunnison, Colorado, and join a team committed to exceptional patient care and nursing leadership.
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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