Posted 10/01/2026 · Job #525197
Orthopedic | Registered Nurse | 13–Week Travel – Thornton, Colorado
Job Description
Travel Medical-Surgical / Orthopedic Registered Nurse (RN) – Thornton, Colorado
Apply now for a 13-week travel RN assignment in Thornton, Colorado, caring for diverse medical, orthopedic, and post-operative patients on a high-energy acute-care unit. This travel nursing opportunity is ideal for a compassionate, adaptable Registered Nurse who enjoys collaborating with an experienced team. Located in the Denver metro area, Thornton offers convenient access to city attractions, outdoor recreation, and the scenic Rocky Mountain region.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Specialty: Medical-Surgical / Orthopedic Nursing (Med-Surg)
- Location: Thornton, Colorado 80229; on-site
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,620-$1,700
- Schedule: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. day shifts
- Shift Duration: 12 hours
- Hours: 36 guaranteed hours per week, generally three shifts weekly
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Assignment Dates: October 19, 2026 through January 18, 2027
- Openings: 2
- Unit Highlights: 26-bed medical acute-care unit with a typical patient ratio of 6:1
Travel RN Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license with eligibility to practice in Colorado
- At least 1 year of recent acute-care hospital experience in medical-surgical nursing
- Current BLS certification
- ACLS certification preferred
- Strong nursing assessment, prioritization, communication, and patient-care skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment and work effectively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team
Medical-Surgical RN Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to medical, orthopedic, and post-operative patients
- Perform focused and comprehensive patient assessments, develop individualized care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes
- Administer medications and manage treatments, including selected heparin infusions, according to established protocols
- Care for patients recovering from procedures such as radial cardiac catheterization
- Monitor vital signs, changes in condition, and treatment responses while escalating concerns promptly
- Use Baxter IV pumps, sequential compression devices, and Meditech electronic medical records to support safe, efficient patient care
- Collaborate with providers, charge nurses, patient care technicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
- Promote patient education, comfort, mobility, safety, and a positive care experience
Apply now to advance your travel nursing career with this Medical-Surgical / Orthopedic RN opportunity in Thornton, Colorado.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We 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.
Equal Opportunity
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