Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Lakewood, Colorado.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/02/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.
Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.
Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / ED Observation
LocationLakewood, CO | Acute Care
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Night Shift | Onsite | Self-scheduling and block scheduling available
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical / ED Observation unit with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
- Manage and monitor common diagnoses including abdominal pain, chest pain, fever, cough, dyspnea, headache, injury, and extremity pain
- Administer and monitor common drips including cardiac, antihypertensive, antiarrhythmic, sedation, and analgesia
- Operate and troubleshoot respiratory equipment including vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen in coordination with Respiratory Therapy
- Perform and/or assist with lab draws; phlebotomy responsibilities are shared between RNs and phlebotomy staff
- Fulfill weekend and holiday scheduling requirements; floating within the assigned zone may occur based on staffing needs
- Active RN license in the state of Colorado (or compact eligibility)
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- NIHSS certification required
- Must live at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible; valid driver's license must be submitted
- Clinicians must be present in state for the full week of orientation, even if initial modules are conducted remotely
- Prior experience in a Medical Surgical, ED Observation, or similar acute care setting
- Familiarity with cardiac monitoring and telemetry
- Experience with respiratory support equipment (vents, CPAP, BiPAP, high-flow)
- Work in a well-supported acute care environment with in-house security 24/7 and Respiratory Therapy available around the clock
- Flexible scheduling options including self-scheduling and block scheduling to support work-life balance
Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID # . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical
About Concentric Healthcare StaffingRecognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.
The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.
Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.
Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others
Travel ED/Obs RN - $1,944 per week in lakewood at Unknown Company
- Typical pay
- $79,560–$135,200
For context, most registered nurses earn between $79,560–$135,200 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as contract and able to be worked remotely.