American Traveler is hiring a Psychiatric RN for a Youth Recovery Center night shift position requiring a CO or compact RN license and experience in adolescent psychiatric or addiction care. This role comes through American Traveler, a staffing partner, so ask which facility you would land in.
Posted Oct 3
Shift and hours
12-hour shifts · rotating, 3x12-hour shifts · night shift Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs 12-hour night shift schedule with rotating weekends36 hours a week
Unit and setting
Youth Recovery Center · Behavioral Health In-hospital residential treatment center serving adolescents ages 15-18 with addiction recovery and mental health needsadolescents ages 15-18
License
RN license Active CO or compact RN license requiredactive CO or compact RN license
Term
13 weeks · starts Nov 3, 2026 · Travel
Do you qualify?
License
active CO or compact RN licenseActive CO or compact RN license requiredCheck your license
Certification
BLS through the American Heart AssociationBLS certification through the American Heart Association
Experience
2-3 years RN experience, minimum 2Minimum of 2-3 years RN experience in adolescent psychiatric or addiction care
Experience
adolescent psychiatric or addiction care experience
Also asks
fingerprint-based national criminal history check completed within the last 30 daysCompleted fingerprint-based national criminal history check within the last 30 days as required for Youth Mentoring Programs
Also asks
flexible scheduling and able to work rotating weekendsMust be flexible with scheduling and able to work rotating weekends
Also asks
current flu vaccine October 1 through April 1, no exemptionsCurrent flu vaccine required October 1st through April 1st with no exemptions
In range for Colorado travel rolesColorado travel postings that state pay run $1,740/week to $2,580/week, the middle half $1,990/week to $2,310/week, across 203 postings.
Benefits
Housing Perks
Tax Advantage Plan
Comprehensive medical, dental and life insurance
Weekly payroll
Referral bonuses
Licensure reimbursement
The role and schedule
Day to day
nursing care for adolescents in addiction recovery and mental health treatmentProvide nursing care and support to adolescent patients in addiction recovery and mental health treatment
Day to day
participate in recreational activities with clientsParticipate in recreational activities with clients as part of care approach
Weekends
rotating weekends12-hour night shift schedule with rotating weekends
Start
Nov 3, 2026Start Date: Nov 3, 2026
Weekends
must be able to work rotating weekends
Details
must live 75+ miles from facility; local candidates not acceptedMust reside at least 75 miles from the facility, local candidates not accepted
Details
13-week assignmentLength: 13 weeks
Details
facility housing available for rent to travelersFacility offers housing available for rent directly to travelers
American Traveler is hiring a Psychiatric RN for a Youth Recovery Center night shift position requiring a CO or compact RN license and experience in adolescent psychiatric or addiction care.
Details
In-hospital residential treatment center serving adolescents ages 15-18 with addiction recovery and mental health needs
12-hour night shift schedule with rotating weekends
Involves participation in recreational activities with clients
Requirements
Active CO or compact RN license required
BLS certification through the American Heart Association
Minimum of 2-3 years RN experience in adolescent psychiatric or addiction care
Completed fingerprint-based national criminal history check within the last 30 days as required for Youth Mentoring Programs
Must be flexible with scheduling and able to work rotating weekends
CAC certification a plus
Current flu vaccine required October 1st through April 1st with no exemptions
Additional Information
Provide nursing care and support to adolescent patients in addiction recovery and mental health treatment
Participate in recreational activities with clients as part of care approach
Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility, local candidates not accepted
Facility offers housing available for rent directly to travelers
Neighborhoods+Residential options in Glenwood Springs span from walkable historic homes in Downtown Glenwood near the river to master-planned hillside settings like Glenwood Park. West Glenwood and South Glenwood provide practical highway access and proximity to retail, while elevated benches like Pinyon Mesa and Elk Springs feature newer builds with expansive valley views. Golf and riverside living are found south of town at Ironbridge along the Roaring Fork River, with additional pocket communities like Cardiff Glen, Oak Meadows, and canyon enclaves like No Name offering quieter retreats.
Residential options in Glenwood Springs span from walkable historic homes in Downtown Glenwood near the river to master-planned hillside settings like Glenwood Park. West Glenwood and South Glenwood provide practical highway access and proximity to retail, while elevated benches like Pinyon Mesa and Elk Springs feature newer builds with expansive valley views.
Golf and riverside living are found south of town at Ironbridge along the Roaring Fork River, with additional pocket communities like Cardiff Glen, Oak Meadows, and canyon enclaves like No Name offering quieter retreats.
Getting around+Regional travel revolves around the intersection of Interstate 70, which runs east-west through Glenwood Canyon, and State Highway 82, which carries traffic south through the Roaring Fork Valley toward Carbondale and Aspen. Local drives within town average a little over twenty minutes, but valley rush hours along Highway 82 can back up during shift changes. Hospital staff living down-valley in bedroom communities like New Castle or Silt commute via I-70, while West Glenwood offers quick on-ramps to avoid congested surface intersections downtown.
Regional travel revolves around the intersection of Interstate 70, which runs east-west through Glenwood Canyon, and State Highway 82, which carries traffic south through the Roaring Fork Valley toward Carbondale and Aspen. Local drives within town average a little over twenty minutes, but valley rush hours along Highway 82 can back up during shift changes.
Hospital staff living down-valley in bedroom communities like New Castle or Silt commute via I-70, while West Glenwood offers quick on-ramps to avoid congested surface intersections downtown.
Outdoors+Situated at the confluence of the Colorado and Roaring Fork Rivers, the area offers exceptional rafting, kayaking, and Gold Medal fly-fishing right from the edge of town. Glenwood Canyon features a scenic paved recreation trail alongside the Colorado River and the famous trek to Hanging Lake, while road cyclists take advantage of the Rio Grande Trail heading up the Roaring Fork Valley. Winter brings unpretentious downhill skiing, cross-country trails, and snowmobiling to Sunlight Mountain Resort, alongside cave exploration at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park.
Situated at the confluence of the Colorado and Roaring Fork Rivers, the area offers exceptional rafting, kayaking, and Gold Medal fly-fishing right from the edge of town. Glenwood Canyon features a scenic paved recreation trail alongside the Colorado River and the famous trek to Hanging Lake, while road cyclists take advantage of the Rio Grande Trail heading up the Roaring Fork Valley.
Winter brings unpretentious downhill skiing, cross-country trails, and snowmobiling to Sunlight Mountain Resort, alongside cave exploration at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Glenwood Springs
Glenwood Springs provides nurses with a grounded, year-round mountain lifestyle set at the dramatic confluence of the Roaring Fork and Colorado Rivers. Serving as the primary regional service hub between Aspen, Vail, and Grand Junction, the town delivers practical amenities alongside world-class recreation. After demanding hospital shifts, healthcare workers can soak in the therapeutic mineral pools at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort, unwind at Iron Mountain Hot Springs, or ski uncrowded trails at Sunlight Mountain Resort. Downtown's Restaurant Row on Seventh Street offers locally loved gathering spots like The Pullman, The Riviera Supper Club, and Glenwood Canyon Brewpub. However, relocating healthcare professionals must navigate high housing demand and limited inventory within city limits, alongside valley traffic along Highway 82 during peak hours. Many clinicians choose to settle in planned hillside subdivisions like Glenwood Park or seek more attainable rental housing down-valley in New Castle and Silt while enjoying an unmatched outdoor playground.
