Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse - $2,538 per week (Hiring Immediately)

Patterns Hiring is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Craig, Colorado.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

POSITION PURPOSE
To coordinate and implement an individualized plan of care for each patient using the nursing process, practicing within their scope, standards, policies, values, and mission of the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES
Position-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:
• Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.
• Requires prioritization and critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Complies with triage, treatment, evaluation, and documentation guidelines.
• Uses evidence-based practices and competence to collaborate with the healthcare team to provide quality outcomes and coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Identifies barriers to effective communication based on psychosocial, literacy, financial, and cultural considerations.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstance.
• Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel. May precept student nurses and new hires.
• Practice according to professional and ethical standards as noted in the ANA Code of Ethics and Colorado State Nurse Practice Act.
• Demonstrates caring attitudes and behaviors to develop therapeutic relationships and engage in patient and family teaching as appropriate
• Performs other duties as assigned. Organization-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:
• Demonstrates full commitment to the CHOICE values and consistently represents the organization in a positive, professional manner.
• Establishes and maintains effective verbal and written communication, fostering positive working relationships with patients, staff, and vendors.
• Adheres to the attire and dress code in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Exhibits initiative and self-motivation; maintains a consistent level of productivity and manages time and responsibilities effectively.
• Completes all required annual education, training, in-services, and licensure/certification updates; actively participates in departmental and organizational meetings or reviews meeting minutes as required.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work punctually and completes assigned duties within established timeframes.
• Actively contributes to departmental and organization-wide performance improvement and continuous quality initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, maintaining adherence to departmental, hospital, state, and federal standards and policies.
• Follows all infection control, safety, and risk management procedures to maintain a safe environment for patients, the public, and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Must be at least 18 years of age (21 for positions requiring driving, with a valid driver’s license).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must successfully pass a background check.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable).
• Must complete an Employee Health meeting prior to starting employment.

EDUCATION, LICENSURE(S), AND CERTIFICATION(S)
Required/Preferred
- Current and active Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact license.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or be obtained within ninety (90) days of hire).
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (or be obtained within six (6) months of hire).
- Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification (or be obtained within one (1) year of hire).
- Current Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification (or be obtained within one (1) year of hire).
- Current STABLE certification (or be obtained within one (1) year of hire).
- Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification (or be obtained within one (1) year of hire).
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field.

EXPERIENCE
Required/Preferred
- Two (2) years hospital nursing experience.
- One (1) year Emergency Department (ED) or Critical Care Nursing experience.

Patterns Hiring Job ID #297142-01. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Patterns Hiring

Patterns Inc. is a talent solutions and staffing organization supporting clients across healthcare and allied domains. We partner closely with hospitals, healthcare systems, and organizations to deliver high-quality professionals for contingent and permanent roles.

Our teams operate with a strong focus on transparency, accountability, and long-term career alignment. We believe successful placements are built on understanding both client needs and candidate goals, not just filling roles quickly.

At Patterns, candidates can expect clear communication, ethical hiring practices, and consistent support throughout the hiring process. We value professionalism, collaboration, and growth, and we strive to create opportunities where talent can build meaningful and sustainable careers.

Benefits

• Referral bonus