Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,181 per week in Grand Junction, CO

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Grand Junction, CO
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,181 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (ER RN)

Job Summary

Join our dedicated team as an Emergency Department Registered Nurse at a Community Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado. This role involves providing compassionate, patient and family-centered care in a fast-paced emergency setting. You will be an integral part of an interdisciplinary team, delivering evidence-based care to a diverse patient population presenting with various acute conditions.

As an ER RN, you will utilize your clinical expertise to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, ensuring optimal outcomes and patient safety. This position requires strong critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills to effectively manage emergent situations and support continuous quality improvement initiatives within the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive, patient and family-centered nursing care, integrating the nursing process and evidence-based practices.
• Assess patient conditions, anticipate changes, and implement individualized care plans for a diverse emergency patient population.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team, advocating for patient preferences and values.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure seamless transitions of care and shared decision-making.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, including Root Cause Analyses, safety huddles, and interdisciplinary meetings, to enhance patient safety and care quality.
• Utilize and adhere to hospital policies, procedures, and guidelines to minimize risks and ensure safe patient care.
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Act as a clinical resource, precepting orientees, peers, and students, and contributing to professional development initiatives.
• Engage in shared governance activities and uphold the mission, vision, and values of the hospital.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Not specified (regarding years of experience).

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Clinical Expertise: Advanced assessment, critical care interventions, emergency protocols, medication administration, wound care, cardiac monitoring.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems for documentation and information management.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, teamwork, collaboration, critical thinking, problem-solving, adaptability, leadership, patient advocacy, cultural sensitivity, empathy, and attention to detail.
• Core Concepts: Strong understanding and application of family-centered care, evidence-based practice, quality improvement methodologies, and patient safety principles.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Nights (NOC)
• Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
• Days per Week: 3 days per week
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: July 27, 2026
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Red Cross or American Heart Association, valid for at least 3 months upon hire.