Med Surg Travel Nurse Job in Glenwood Springs, CO | Days (3x12)
Valley View Hospital
Glenwood Springs, CO
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Travel RN
Med Surg Nurse in Glenwood Springs, CO
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$2,191
Specialty
Med Surg
Travel · RN
Shift
Days
3×12 hrs
Start Date
11/02
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This Med Surg travel nurse job in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Med Surg Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Valley View Hospital. This role pays $2,191 per week and follows a Days shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Valley View Hospital
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Location: Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Days (3x12)
Responsibilities
- Manage a varied caseload of patients with acute and chronic medical-surgical conditions, including postoperative care when assigned
- Perform thorough assessments and monitor for changes in condition, escalating concerns promptly
- Administer medications, IV therapy, and treatments as ordered
- Coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers with the interdisciplinary care team
Travel Med Surg Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent Med Surg experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Colorado and national regulatory bodies.
Valley View Hospital — Glenwood Springs, CO
Glenwood Springs, CO
Valley View is an independent, nonprofit community hospital in Glenwood Springs — a 78-bed hospital that delivers a surprisingly broad specialty mix for Colorado's mountain and western-slope communities.
- A Level III trauma center and emergency department for a wide western-Colorado catchment, the local entry point for acute and emergent care. Read More
- Specialty depth unusual for its size: a comprehensive cancer center, interventional cardiology with cardiac catheterization labs, and neurosurgical care, so RNs see oncology, cardiac, and neuro cases without a big-system footprint.
- A CMS five-star overall quality rating (most recently for a second consecutive year), plus U.S. News high-performing recognition in heart arrhythmia care.
- A full med-surg, ICU, surgical, orthopedic, birth-center, and behavioral-health mix on a single 21-acre campus.
- An independent health system with a nurse-residency program that also draws destination-care patients to Glenwood Springs.
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FAQs – Med Surg Travel Nurse Jobs Near Glenwood Springs, CO
What certifications are required for Med Surg travel nursing jobs?
Med Surg travel nursing jobs require current BLS certification, and some units also require ACLS. Confirm the facility’s requirements with your recruiter.
How much experience do I need for a Med Surg travel nursing assignment?
Many facilities look for at least one to two years of recent Med Surg experience for travel positions. You should be comfortable managing multiple patients, prioritizing care, and handling admissions and discharges. Requirements vary by facility, and some units may also expect telemetry experience.
Will my compact RN license work for this Colorado assignment?
Yes—an active multistate RN license covers this assignment because Colorado is a Nurse Licensure Compact state. For endorsement, know Colorado’s fingerprint rule: a background check from a previous application can’t be reused, because prints must be submitted specifically for the Colorado nursing application. Our Colorado Nursing License Guide has current fees, timelines, and step-by-step instructions.
What is it like to take an RN assignment at a smaller regional hospital like Valley View?
Valley View is an independent 78-bed community hospital and Level III trauma center serving western Colorado’s mountain communities. Travelers may work with a broad mix of acute and emergency patients while practicing in a smaller hospital environment than a large academic or health-system campus.
What quality recognition should an RN know about at Valley View Hospital?
Valley View earned a CMS five-star overall quality rating (most recently for a second consecutive year) and U.S. News high-performing recognition in heart arrhythmia care.
What EMR will a travel Med Surg RN chart in at Valley View Hospital?
Valley View has been transitioning to Epic (MyChart) during 2026; confirm whether your unit is live on Epic at the time of assignment.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Resources for this Med Surg job in Glenwood Springs
- Review Colorado nursing license requirements before your assignment.
- View Colorado salary reports for travel nursing assignments.
- Explore the travel nursing housing center to plan your stay.
Explore Glenwood Springs, CO
In an I-70 mountain corridor, Glenwood Springs, CO centers its hospital coverage on Valley View Hospital. Travel nurses on assignment here frequently support big inpatient units and the emergency department serving communities throughout the Roaring Fork Valley. The town sits where the Colorado and Roaring Fork rivers meet, a gateway between the I-70 corridor and the Aspen valley. Many choose to live in nearby Carbondale, New Castle, or Silt, all a short drive away on the interstate. The Colorado River and the local hot springs make for a simple way to unwind after a long rotation, and the walkable downtown keeps errands simple. As a resort-corridor town, summer and ski-season housing tightens fast, and travelers tend to arrange a place well before arriving.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel Med Surg · Glenwood Springs, CO · $2,191 /wk