Travel Registered Nurse Post Surgical Job

TLC Healthforce • Glenwood Springs, CO

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About The Position

Step into a pivotal role as a Registered Nurse in Post Surgical care, serving patients in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, where your expertise will translate into tangible recoveries, safer outcomes, and compassionate guidance through every post-operative milestone. This contract opportunity is crafted for skilled RNs who thrive in fast-paced recovery environments, where meticulous assessment, timely interventions, and clear communication with surgeons and families drive the journey from immediate post-op stabilization to healthy discharge planning. You’ll be part of a team that values precision, empathy, and continuous growth, delivering high-quality care while expanding your own clinical horizon. As you step into this specialty, imagine the impact you can have on patients’ lives during a vulnerable transition, supported by a program designed to elevate your practice and recognize your contributions. And separately, Colorado offers a tapestry of beauty worthy of exploration: the rugged peaks of the Front Range, Glenwood Canyon’s dramatic scenery, soothing hot springs, and world-renowned outdoor trails that invite rejuvenation after demanding shifts. Location benefits extend beyond Glenwood Springs. Nestled in the heart of Colorado’s mountains, this location rewards you with a restorative environment that fosters balance between professional excellence and personal well-being. You’ll experience a community renowned for outdoor recreation, access to alpine landscapes, and a locale that supports a healthy, active lifestyle after shifts. For clinicians seeking broader horizons, there is the opportunity to work in various locations across the U.S., expanding your clinical repertoire and professional network. Each assignment brings exposure to diverse perioperative practices, patient populations, and facility cultures, enriching your nursing skills and resilience. This pathway blends the familiar comfort of a Colorado base with the curiosity and adaptability that come from serving in multiple settings nationwide, all while maintaining a steady, predictable schedule that includes guaranteed hours. Role specifics and benefits are designed to empower you to excel within the Post Surgical specialty. Key responsibilities include vigilant post-operative monitoring in PACU and step-down environments, meticulous vitals assessment, wound care and dressing management, drain care, pain control optimization, and proactive management of potential complications. You’ll participate in early mobilization protocols, incentive spirometry, and DVT prevention, while ensuring accurate medication administration, fluid balance, and timely discharge planning. Collaboration with surgeons, case managers, and interdisciplinary teams will be essential to align care plans with patient goals, educate families, and facilitate smooth transitions to home or additional rehabilitative services. The role offers clear pathways for professional growth within the post-surgical continuum—from enhanced PACU proficiency to advanced perioperative nursing practices—and potential leadership opportunities as you demonstrate reliability, clinical judgment, and a commitment to evidence-based care. Competitive benefits include a sign-on bonus and housing assistance to ease relocation, with extension opportunities that recognize reliability, performance, and bedside excellence. Our program supports extended contracts for nurses seeking longer-term stability, while welcoming those who prefer periodic rotations to broaden their experience. You’ll also benefit from flexible scheduling options and a robust orientation that accelerates your integration into local protocols and the facility’s culture. Most importantly, you will have unwavering 24/7 support while traveling with the company, including access to clinical and operational assistance to address concerns, coordinate shifts, and optimize patient care at any hour. Company values center on empowering our clinicians to advance their careers within a supportive and safety-forward environment. We invest in your continued education, offer mentorship and leadership development opportunities, and foster a culture of respect, teamwork, and accountability. You’ll join a mission-driven team that prioritizes patient outcomes, professional integrity, and work-life balance, while maintaining open communication channels and responsive leadership that listens to your needs as you navigate assignments across the country. This is more than a job—it’s a pathway to deeper clinical mastery, broader professional network connections, and a healthier, more sustainable career trajectory in perioperative nursing. Call to action: if you’re ready to bring your expertise in post-surgical care to a dynamic team, to explore Colorado’s stunning backdrop, and to advance your career through diverse assignments that recognize your value, apply today. Start date is February 24, 2026, with a contract described in Weeks and guaranteed 40 hours per week. Weekly pay ranges from $2,328 to $2,476, reflecting your experience and performance, with final compensation and guaranteed hours confirmed during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

• vigilant post-operative monitoring in PACU and step-down environments
• meticulous vitals assessment
• wound care and dressing management
• drain care
• pain control optimization
• proactive management of potential complications
• participate in early mobilization protocols
• incentive spirometry
• DVT prevention
• ensuring accurate medication administration
• fluid balance
• timely discharge planning
• Collaboration with surgeons, case managers, and interdisciplinary teams to align care plans with patient goals
• educate families
• facilitate smooth transitions to home or additional rehabilitative services

Benefits

• sign-on bonus
• housing assistance
• extension opportunities
• flexible scheduling options
• robust orientation
• 24/7 support
• continued education
• mentorship
• leadership development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed