Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Denver, CO
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs
$2,380/weekOverview
- Start Date11/02/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join our healthcare team as a Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) providing skilled nursing care throughout the Denver metro area. Denver offers a vibrant community with scenic Rocky Mountain surroundings, diverse neighborhoods, and convenient access to outdoor recreation and cultural experiences. This field-based travel nursing contract offers a weekday schedule, rotating on-call coverage, and the opportunity to support patient independence and improved outcomes in the Denver, Colorado community.
Home Health RN Job Details
- Location: Denver, Colorado, serving the surrounding Denver metro area
- Healthcare Setting: Home health and in-home skilled nursing care
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,120–$2,230
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks, through January 31, 2027
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with a rotating on-call requirement
- Shift Duration: 8-hour shifts
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Productivity Expectation: 30 points per week
- Travel Requirement: Field-based home health visits throughout the Denver metro area
- Mileage: Mileage reimbursement between patient visits is available according to assignment guidelines
- Dress Code: Business casual or scrubs; color is not specified
Home Health Registered Nurse Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Colorado or compact-state eligibility
- At least 1 year of professional nursing experience, including home health nursing experience
- Demonstrated experience completing OASIS assessments and start-of-care documentation
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher
- Strong clinical assessment, organization, documentation, and time-management skills
- Ability to work independently in patients’ homes and travel throughout the assigned service area
- Willingness to participate in a rotating on-call schedule
- Professional certification and current RN credentials must be maintained throughout the assignment
Home Health RN Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive skilled nursing care to patients in their homes
- Perform start-of-care visits and complete accurate OASIS assessments and related clinical documentation
- Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and the broader care team
- Provide wound care, including assessment, treatment, and ongoing monitoring of healing progress
- Manage medications, evaluate effectiveness and adherence, and identify potential adverse reactions or changes in condition
- Collect and process ordered laboratory specimens and communicate results or concerns appropriately
- Provide catheter care and management while monitoring for complications
- Educate patients and caregivers on disease management, medications, treatments, safety, and signs that require medical attention
- Coordinate services and communicate patient updates with physicians and other members of the care team
- Complete timely, thorough clinical documentation in accordance with home health standards
- Participate in rotating on-call coverage and respond appropriately to patient needs
Apply now for this Home Health RN travel contract in Denver, Colorado, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients throughout the Denver metro area.
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 Denver, CO
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Denver, CO here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Denver is slightly higher than the national average, particularly in housing and transportation.
- Wages generally match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs range from 85-95°F, while winter lows range from 15-25°F.
- Denver experiences all four seasons, with plenty of sunshine throughout the year.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Denver, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially in popular neighborhoods and near medical facilities.
- Denver is car-friendly, with a well-connected highway system.
- Public transportation is also available through the Regional Transportation District (RTD), offering bus and light rail services.
- Denver is a diverse city with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include altitude-related concerns for newcomers.
- The city has a large population of travel nurses due to its numerous medical facilities.
- Denver offers a vibrant food scene with a variety of restaurants serving Colorado-style cuisine.
- The city has a thriving arts and music culture, along with professional sports teams.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the nearby Rocky Mountains for hiking, skiing, and other outdoor activities.
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