Travel Contract

Patient Care Unit Registered Nurse
Aspen, CO
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,678/week

Posted 1 day ago

Overview

Start Date01/12/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

36% higher than average Registered Nurse / Progressive Care Nurse pay in Colorado

Estimated total pay

$2,678/week

Details

Gross pay

$2678.41/wk

Regular pay

$25.00/hr

Benefits

Referral bonus
School loan reimbursement
Vision benefits
Wellness and fitness programs
Company provided housing options
License and certification reimbursement
Life insurance
Medical benefits
Mileage reimbursement
Pet insurance
Discount program
Employee assistance programs
Guaranteed Hours
Health savings account
Holiday Pay
401k retirement plan
Continuing Education
Dental benefits

Qualifications

The employer will review your Vivian profile and compare it against the job qualifications listed below.

Education

Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing

License

Colorado Nursing License

Certifications

Basic Life Support

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

Host Healthcare

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Cons

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About

At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.

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Aspen, CO

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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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