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Travel Nursing Jobs in Colorado

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In the spring and summer, take your pick from hiking, biking, rafting, and climbing (to name a few of the available activities). Enjoy skiing, sleigh riding, dog sledding, and ice skating in the winter. No matter what time of year you travel there, Colorado has something to offer any outdoor adventurer.

No matter what nursing specialty you work in, you can trust AMN Healthcare to help you find the Colorado nursing job that's right for you. Why wait? Get a head start on the competition by beginning your online nursing application now.

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Colorado has some of the best travel nurse job opportunities in the country, and we currently have 172 travel nurse jobs available.

Travel nurse jobs are currently available in cities like Glenwood Springs, Lamar, Colorado Springs, and Gunnison. Colorado hospitals and health care facilities are looking for all types of specialists including Cath Lab (9 jobs), Labor & Delivery (7 jobs), Postpartum (4 jobs), Operating Room (7 jobs), RN Case Manager (1 job), and more.

We have new travel nurse jobs posted daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack when a new job opens up. We make it as easy as possible for you to compare nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on traveling nurse salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

With great things to do, people to meet and places to see, Colorado is a popular place for travel jobs! Also be sure to check out our resources on how to become a travel nurse and nursing license renewal.

Colorado Cities with Highest-Paying Travel Nurse Jobs

The highest travel nurse jobs salary in Colorado can earn up to $3,159 per week as of June 1, 2025. Today, you can find jobs with an average salary of $1,932 ranging between $608 to $3,159 per week. The cities with the highest paying jobs include:

In Colorado, there are a number of hospital facilities with nursing staff including: Presbyterian St Lukes Medical Center in Denver, Rose Medical Center in Denver, Avista Adventist Hospital in Louisville, Advent Health Littleton in Littleton, and Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree are well known in Colorado.

If you have a specific start date in mind, the soonest available in Colorado is Jul 15, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Cardiac Catheterization Lab - Cath Lab RN role at $3,159 per week. The latest start date for a Registered Nurse job is Jul 15, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Cardiac Catheterization Lab - Cath Lab RN role at $3,159 per week.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a travel nursing job in Colorado including 13 Weeks (2,121 jobs), 12 Weeks (100 jobs), and 8 Weeks (39 jobs).

FAQs about Travel Nurse Jobs in Colorado

On average, how much does a travel nurse make in Colorado?

The salary for travel nurse jobs in Colorado averages $3,013 per week.

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How long is the most common contract duration for travel nursing jobs in Colorado?

The average length for travel nurse jobs in Colorado based on recent data is 13 weeks.

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How many Colorado travel nurse job opportunities are currently available?

In Colorado there are 172 jobs opportunities for a traveling nurse to choose from as of July 3, 2025.

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What cities have the highest paying travel nursing jobs in Colorado?
  • Glenwood Springs, Colorado $3,159 / per week average salary
  • Lamar, Colorado $2,842 / per week average salary
  • Lamar, Colorado $2,842 / per week average salary
  • Colorado Springs, Colorado $2,769 / per week average salary
  • Gunnison, Colorado $2,709 / per week average salary
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What nursing specialties are needed most in Colorado right now?
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Top Travel Nurse Salaries in Colorado

Find the nurse travel jobs in Colorado with the highest salaries below and contact a recruiter today:

Cities Highest Paying Salary Average Salary Highest paying job in each city
Glenwood Springs $3,159 /Weekly* $3,013 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Cardiac Catheterization Lab $3,159 per week
Lamar $2,842 /Weekly* $2,711 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Postpartum $2,842 per week
Lamar $2,842 /Weekly* $2,711 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery $2,842 per week
Colorado Springs $2,769 /Weekly* $2,641 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse - Operating Room $2,769 per week
Gunnison $2,709 /Weekly* $2,583 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery $2,709 per week
Grand Junction $2,700 /Weekly* $2,350 /Weekly* Hospice Case Manager $2,700 per week

*Estimate of weekly payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the company. Please speak with your recruiter for additional details.

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Colorado’s Top Opportunities by Specialty

AMN Healthcare receives new travel nurse jobs in Colorado each day from hospitals and healthcare facilities. If you are looking for a specific Colorado travel nurse job, please see below for in-demand nursing specialties needed throughout the state:

Specialty Average Salary Cities with highest paying jobs
Cardiovascular ICU $61.74 /hour* Glenwood Springs
Home Health $59.55 /hour* Loveland
RN Case Manager $58.75 /hour* Grand Junction
Pre/Post Operative $57.64 /hour* Glenwood Springs
Cath Lab $56.99 /hour* Glenwood Springs, Lafayette and Denver
Labor & Delivery $51.22 /hour* Lamar, Glenwood Springs and Gunnison
Operating Room $50.79 /hour* Durango, Montrose and Aurora
Emergency Room $47.82 /hour* Meeker, Montrose and Grand Junction
Medical Surgical $47.52 /hour* Estes Park, Grand Junction and Craig
Postpartum $45.60 /hour* Lamar and Denver

*Estimate of hourly payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with your Recruiter for additional details.

Colorado Travel Nursing Benefits

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At AMN Healthcare, our travel nurses in Colorado can choose from a variety of great benefits, including the following:

  • Private, provided housing or a stipend to find their own accommodations
  • Travel reimbursements for transportation to their assignment location
  • DAY ONE benefits, including full medical and dental 
  • 401k options 
  • FREE continuing education courses (CMEs)
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