Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse (PCU) travel assignment in Aspen, Colorado. Start date 07/13/2026 for a 13‑week contract. Weekly pay ranges from $2,591 to $2,793 per week. Shift: Nights, 3x12‑hour shifts (7:00 pm–7:00 am). Setting is a rural Critical Access Hospital, with the nurse expected to function as a primary nurse within the Patient Care Unit.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,591–$2,793 per week
- Guaranteed hours: not guaranteed
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Nights, 7:00 pm–7:00 am (3x12-hour shifts)
- Start date: 07/13/2026
- Setting: rural Critical Access Hospital, Patient Care Unit

Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care in the PCU as the primary nurse for assigned patients.
- Monitor patient status, administer medications, and adjust care plans per physician orders and protocol.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care, safety, and discharge planning.
- Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes; ensure accurate patient records and handoffs.
- Respond to changes in patient condition, perform appropriate monitoring, and escalate as needed.

Requirements
- Associate degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
- Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Colorado or ability to obtain prior to start date.
- Basic Life Support (BLS); may be obtained prior to or at start.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience.
- Ability to work in a rural Critical Access Hospital setting and function effectively at high elevation (8,000 feet).
- Not accepting any requests for time off (RTO) during the assignment.

Benefits and Support
- Housing: Travelers are responsible for securing their own housing; consider nearby towns (Basalt, Carbondale, Glenwood Springs). Typical 1BR rental in Basalt may be around $3,500/month.
- Assignment details: 13-week contract with a nights schedule; start date 07/13/2026.
- Health and safety considerations: must be healthy enough to safely function in high-altitude, low-oxygen environments.

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PAY DISCLAIMER
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

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