Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg

Healthforce

Salida, Colorado

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Eligibility: Critical & Intensive Care

Posted Jun 26

Shift and hours: 12-⁠hour nights3 shifts · 36 hours a week
Unit and setting: Med-Surg · Hospital
License: RN license
Term: 12 weeks · starts Jul 13, 2026 · Travel

What it pays

Against similar roles: 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

Guaranteed 36 hours per week
12-week travel assignment
Competitive weekly pay
Travel assignment with dedicated support and resources
24/7 support while on assignment
Fast credentialing support

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About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more

Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more

Local contract and per diem opportunities

Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns

Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly

Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start

24/7 support while you are on assignment

Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

Quick submissions to open jobs

Access to multiple job options at once

Flexible assignment locations

Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.

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What's around it?

In Salida, CO

Salida, COFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% above the US average

Median rent: $1,292/mo
Household income: $70,045/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Salida, CO

NeighborhoodsHealthcare workers and newcomers typically concentrate in a few distinct areas depending on lifestyle preferences. Historic Downtown Salida provides walkable access to Victorian homes, riverfront parks, and lofts situated above commercial storefronts, representing the town's most sought-after and expensive pocket. The Mesa Area offers a balanced residential feel on elevated ground just above town, featuring mid-century and newer single-family residences with expansive valley views. For those wanting direct access to mountain biking and hiking trailheads, the Methodist Mountain Area provides larger foothill lots at a premium tier, while neighboring Poncha Springs serves as a rapidly developing, slightly more accessible bedroom community just west on the highway.

Healthcare workers and newcomers typically concentrate in a few distinct areas depending on lifestyle preferences. Historic Downtown Salida provides walkable access to Victorian homes, riverfront parks, and lofts situated above commercial storefronts, representing the town's most sought-after and expensive pocket.

The Mesa Area offers a balanced residential feel on elevated ground just above town, featuring mid-century and newer single-family residences with expansive valley views. For those wanting direct access to mountain biking and hiking trailheads, the Methodist Mountain Area provides larger foothill lots at a premium tier, while neighboring Poncha Springs serves as a rapidly developing, slightly more accessible bedroom community just west on the highway.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: youtube.com Source 2: colorado.com Source 3: westernmtn.com

Getting aroundDaily commutes within Salida are exceptionally brief and manageable, with local drives across town typically taking under ten minutes. The regional road network relies on U.S. Route 50 and U.S. Route 285 to connect Salida to Poncha Springs and northern Chaffee County hubs like Buena Vista. Fixed-route public transit is minimal, making an all-wheel or four-wheel-drive personal vehicle essential for winter travel and regional trips. However, the town itself is compact enough that cycling and walking are regular commuting methods during fair weather, and parking at local medical facilities is far more direct and hassle-free than in larger Front Range medical centers.

Daily commutes within Salida are exceptionally brief and manageable, with local drives across town typically taking under ten minutes. The regional road network relies on U.S. Route 50 and U.S. Route 285 to connect Salida to Poncha Springs and northern Chaffee County hubs like Buena Vista.

Fixed-route public transit is minimal, making an all-wheel or four-wheel-drive personal vehicle essential for winter travel and regional trips. However, the town itself is compact enough that cycling and walking are regular commuting methods during fair weather, and parking at local medical facilities is far more direct and hassle-free than in larger Front Range medical centers.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: areavibes.com Source 3: youtube.com

OutdoorsRecreation is woven into everyday life, centered on the Arkansas River running straight through town. The Salida Whitewater Park draws kayakers, rafters, and river surfers throughout the spring and summer runoff, complemented by camping at nearby Salida East. The town is surrounded by the Sawatch Range and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, offering ridge trails on Methodist Mountain for hiking and mountain biking. During winter months, residents head twenty miles west to Monarch Mountain for lift and backcountry skiing, while year-round soaking is available just up the valley at Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort.

Recreation is woven into everyday life, centered on the Arkansas River running straight through town. The Salida Whitewater Park draws kayakers, rafters, and river surfers throughout the spring and summer runoff, complemented by camping at nearby Salida East.

The town is surrounded by the Sawatch Range and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, offering ridge trails on Methodist Mountain for hiking and mountain biking. During winter months, residents head twenty miles west to Monarch Mountain for lift and backcountry skiing, while year-round soaking is available just up the valley at Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: colorado.com Source 2: theoutdoorgems.com Source 3: westernmtn.com

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Living in Salida

Nestled in the Upper Arkansas River Valley beneath the Sawatch Range, Salida combines the authentic character of a historic Victorian railroad hub with the easygoing energy of an inland surf town. For healthcare professionals, it offers a stark contrast to high-stress metropolitan grind: commutes average under ten minutes, and the Arkansas River cuts right through town, featuring the Salida Whitewater Park alongside community landmarks like the SteamPlant Event Center. Neighborhood options range from walkable historic downtown streets to the elevated views of The Mesa and trailside properties near Methodist Mountain, with Poncha Springs offering practical nearby overflow. After shifts, recreation is immediate, whether skiing uncrowded powder at Monarch Mountain, mountain biking local singletrack, or unwinding at Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort. However, relocating requires clear eyes regarding small-town tradeoffs. Rental and purchase inventory is tight and expensive, public transit is negligible, and late-night dining is minimal. Sourcing specialty retail or catching flights demands a two-hour drive to Front Range hubs. For clinicians seeking deep community bonds, fresh air, and unmatched mountain access, Salida delivers a rewarding rural lifestyle.

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As of 2026Source 1: colorado.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: youtube.com Source 4: youtube.com Source 5: westernmtn.com

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Salida, COFrom Census ACS 2024.