Patient Care Unit Registered Nurse
Aspen, CO
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs
$2,693/weekOverview
- Start Date01/12/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Registered Nurse (RN) - Contract Position
Location: Aspen, Colorado
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado, or ability to obtain prior to start date
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (may be obtained upon hire)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
- Minimum 2 years of experience as an RN (highest required years of experience)
- Must be healthy enough to safely function in a low oxygen environment (8,000 ft elevation)
Position Overview
- Provide nursing care as part of an interdisciplinary team in the Patient Care Unit
- Competent to provide care as the primary nurse in a rural Critical Access Hospital
Additional Information
- Travelers are responsible for securing their own housing
- Housing is extremely expensive, especially in winter; surrounding towns to consider include Basalt, Carbondale, and Glenwood Springs
- Typical rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Basalt is around $3,500/month
- Not accepting any Return to Office (RTO) requests
- No mention of prior travel experience required
This opportunity is ideal for experienced RNs comfortable working in rural, high-elevation settings.
Employer
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
2 nurses recommend working with GHR Healthcare - PH Division
Aspen, CO
About
Aspen is a world-famous resort town in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, known for its skiing and snowboarding. It’s home to some of the best skiing in the world, with four world-class ski resorts – Snowmass, Buttermilk, Highlands and Ajax. Aspen is a popular destination for celebrities and wealthy people from all over the world, with an abundance of luxury boutiques and exclusive art galleries. The food scene is constantly evolving, and foodies enjoy many excellent restaurants, including The Little Nell, Cache Cache and Matsuhisa. Aspen is surrounded by beautiful mountains, with numerous hiking and biking trails appealing to outdoor enthusiasts.
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