Emergency Department RN
Thornton, CO
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$1,638/weekOverview
- Start Date08/31/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a fast-paced Emergency Department team in Thornton, Colorado, just north of Denver. This 13-week travel nursing job is ideal for an experienced ER nurse who thrives in a high-acuity, collaborative setting and wants to make a meaningful impact every shift.
Job Details
- Position: Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (ER RN)
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
- Location: Thornton, Colorado
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- Shift: 12-hour nights (1:00 PM - 1:00 AM)
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,460 - $1,540
- Setting: Emergency Department
- Patient Ratio: 4:1
- Experience Level: Minimum 1 year of current acute care ED RN experience
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum 1 year of current acute care Emergency Department RN experience
- Current BLS, ACLS, NIH, PALS, TNCC, and ENPC certifications
- Strong experience with rapid assessment, stabilization, and intervention in emergency care
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-moving healthcare environment
- Meditech experience preferred
- Trauma Level I or Level II experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality emergency nursing care to patients of varying acuity
- Perform rapid assessments and initiate timely stabilization measures
- Monitor vital signs, obtain ECGs, and support advanced clinical interventions
- Collaborate with RNs, paramedics, EMTs, and providers to deliver coordinated patient care
- Maintain accurate documentation and support efficient patient flow in the ED
- Respond confidently to changing patient conditions in a busy emergency department setting
Why You’ll Love This Travel RN Opportunity
- Explore Thornton and the greater Denver, Colorado area
- Join a supportive healthcare team in a dynamic emergency room environment
- Competitive weekly pay for qualified travel nurses
- Ideal opportunity for experienced emergency medicine RNs seeking Colorado nursing jobs
Apply now to take the next step in your Emergency Department nursing career and join a team that values skill, teamwork, and patient-centered care.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Thornton, CO
As a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Thornton, CO here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Thornton, CO is slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the primary factor.
- However, wages generally align with the higher cost of living.
- In the summer, Thornton experiences average highs of around 88°F and lows of 57°F.
- In the winter, average highs are around 43°F and lows of 17°F.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Thornton, and they can be relatively easy to find with some research and assistance from local real estate agents.
- Thornton is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
- Public transportation options are also available, including bus services connecting to nearby cities.
- Thornton has a diverse population with a mix of age groups.
- Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the high altitude.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Thornton offers a variety of restaurants serving diverse cuisines, and there are opportunities to explore art and music in nearby Denver.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local recreational activities, and outdoor lovers can explore the nearby Rocky Mountain National Park.
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