Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse – PCU, Aspen, Colorado, United States. Start date: 07/13/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay range: $2,609–$2,683. Guaranteed hours: 0. Shift: Nights, 3x12. Setting: rural Critical Access Hospital.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,609–$2,683 per week
- Start date: 07/13/2026
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Nights, 3x12
- Guaranteed hours: none
- Setting: rural Critical Access Hospital
- Housing: Travelers are responsible for securing their own housing; nearby towns Basalt, Carbondale, and Glenwood Springs. $3,500/month is common for a 1BR in Basalt.

Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to PCU patients as the primary nurse within an interdisciplinary team in a rural Critical Access Hospital setting.
- Conduct ongoing patient assessment, develop and modify the plan of care, administer medications and therapies per policy, and monitor oxygenation and hemodynamics.
- Collaborate with physicians, case management, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and ensure smooth patient transitions; document in the electronic health record.
- Maintain patient safety and comfort, uphold infection control practices, and respond to changes in patient condition, including emergencies.
- Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, and discharge planning as appropriate.
- Maintain unit readiness and equipment, ensuring compliance with policies and privacy standards.

Requirements
- Active, unrestricted Colorado RN license or ability to obtain prior to start date.
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; may be obtained prior to start.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required.
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience.
- Ability to work nights on a 3x12 schedule in a high-altitude rural Critical Access Hospital; must be healthy enough to safely function at 8,000 feet.

Benefits and Support
- Housing: Travelers are responsible for securing their own housing. Guidance on nearby towns (Basalt, Carbondale, Glenwood Springs) and typical rents is available; plan around around $3,500/month for a 1BR in Basalt.
- Scheduling note: Not accepting any time off requests (RTO) during the assignment.

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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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