ICU RN
Grand Junction, CO
Wayward Medical
3x12 hrs, Days
Relocation Bonus
$2,173/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Guaranteed Hours
- Relocation bonus
- Retention bonus
- Weekly pay
- Medical benefits
- Vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Holiday Pay
- Discount program
Description
There are a lot of travel nursing agencies.
Most of them can submit you to a job.
The difference is what happens after you click apply.
At Wayward Medical Staffing, you get one point of contact, straight answers, permission before submission, and real check ins that are not just disguised extension calls.
We do the boring stuff well.
We answer fast.
We tell the truth.
We get your permission before putting your name in front of a facility.
And when something gets weird on assignment, we pick up the phone.
We’re not a billion-dollar staffing machine with five departments and four handoffs before someone learns your name.
We’re a Mom and Pop shop who puts relationships first. We’re built for travelers who want to be treated like humans, not chart numbers.
That means we stay with you through the full assignment, help you navigate the messy parts, and start thinking about your next contract before this one ends.
Our rule is simple:
No one gets burned.
If you want an agency that communicates clearly, follows through, and actually sticks around after you start, apply with Wayward.
We’ll walk you through the details and help you decide if this assignment is the right fit.
RN - ICU
Location: Grand Junction, Colorado
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Schedule: 3 x 12-hour night shifts (1900-0730), 36 hours per week, with weekends required
Experience Required: 1+ years of minimum experience
Responsibilities
- Perform independent and delegated nursing functions under the state Board of Nursing's standards of practice
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care
- Collect and assess health data on an ongoing basis
- Provide health teaching and counseling
- Provide supportive and restorative therapy and treatment, directly or through consultation, delegation, supervision, or teaching of others
- Execute delegated medical functions and refer patients for further evaluation or treatment
- Review and monitor therapy and treatment plans
- Document in accordance with facility and regulatory guidelines
- Perform other duties as assigned
Schedule and Scope
- Float: May be required to float to other departments within scope of competency and qualifications, based on business need
- On-call: The description states the role may be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift, while the schedule section lists on-call as "No"
Required Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado
- ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience of at least 1 year, with experience within the last year
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
- NIHSS certification
Employer
Wayward Medical
Wayward Sounds...
Like a Travel Nursing Agency that zigged while everyone else zagged.
Most agencies fight over the same giant hospitals.
We chose the places where travelers are remembered, not rotated through.
Critical Access Hospitals are where nurses get autonomy, community, and stories worth telling.
Less factory-line healthcare. More human healthcare. That’s the road we chose.
Built for travelers who want:
- Rural adventure
- A Recruiter who actually picks up the phone
- A career that feels meaningful
About Grand Junction, CO
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Grand Junction, CO here's what you should know:- Cost of living in Grand Junction is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs in Grand Junction are around 90°F, with winter lows averaging around 20°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Grand Junction, and they can be relatively easy to find.
- Grand Junction is car-friendly with easy access to parking.
- Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
- Grand Junction has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the dry climate.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Grand Junction offers a variety of restaurants, wineries, art galleries, and music venues.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, mountain biking, and exploring the nearby national parks.
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