MS/Tele RN
Aurora, CO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating
$2,262/weekOverview
- Start Date11/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftRotating
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care620 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg Tele transplant and hepatology unit, requiring 2 years of high-acuity acute care experience and a CO or Compact RN license.
Details
- 36-bed surgical unit specializing in Solid Organ Transplant, Thoracic Surgery, and Hepatology patient populations
- Rotating day (7:00-19:00) and night (19:00-7:00) shifts, 3x12 hours
- Various days of the week with weekend requirements per unit needs
- Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4-5, with higher acuity transplant patients staffed at 2:1 or 3:1
- Ratios may flex up based on staffing and unit needs
- Uses Epic charting system
- Floating required within scope, including to sister facilities in the Metro region
- No on-call requirements
Requirements
- Active CO or Compact RN license required
- AHA BLS certification required
- CPI certification preferred
- BSN preferred
- Minimum 2 years acute care experience in a high acuity unit required
- Prior experience in environments with flexible staffing ratios required
- Epic charting experience preferred
- Teaching hospital experience preferred
Additional Information
- Deliver high acuity surgical care to solid organ transplant, thoracic surgery, and hepatology patients
- Admit kidney and liver transplant patients directly from the OR
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams from Transplant, Hepatology, and Thoracic Surgery
- Navy scrub color required
- Candidates living less than 75 miles from the facility may qualify for local bill rate
- Maximum of 10 RTO days approved per 13-week contract
- RTO blackout periods apply during select weeks between June 2026 and January 2027
- No blocked scheduling requests permitted
- Completion of all facility-specific training modules required within the first week of assignment
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Previous UCHealth employees must disclose prior employment details
- Candidates on UCHealth's internal DNU list will not be considered
- Resources who completed a full year on a prior UCHealth OR assignment must wait at least one year before rebooking
Facility
University of Colorado Hospital
4 nurses recommend working with University of Colorado Hospital
- Short Term Acute Care
- 620 beds
Employer
American Traveler
85 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Savannah was truly perfect. Knowledgeable, responsive, caring, informative, and honest. I didn’t feel like I was apart of a sales scheme. She truly put me at ease during the process. I felt like she had my back and would work to find me what I was looking for. I look forward to working with American Traveler in the future.
Cons
No cons
Recommends working with American Traveler
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With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
About Aurora, CO
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Aurora, CO here's what you should know:- Lower cost of living compared to the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 88°F and winter lows of 17°F.
- Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find.
- Car friendliness is high, and public transportation options are available.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the high pollen count.
- Aurora has a large population of travel nurses.
- Plentiful and diverse local attractions including the Aurora History Museum, the Black American West Museum, and the Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus.
- Fantastic food scene with restaurants like El Taco de Mexico, Sam's No 3 Diner, and La Sandia Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar.
- Outdoor activities include the Aurora Reservoir for fishing, boating, swimming, and ice skating in the winter, as well as over 50 miles of beautiful hiking trails.
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