colorado travel nurse pay

Travel Nursing in Colorado | Top Paying Specialties & Cities 2023

By: Kathleen Gaines MSN, BA, RN, CBC

The Rocky Mountains are calling all travel nurses. Colorado, with its vivid and dynamic landscapes, offers endless possibilities for outdoor adventures on your days off. Colorado has mountains, forests, high plains, mesas, canyons, plateaus, rivers, and desert lands. Colorado is especially popular for its ski slopes – ideal for those wintertime travel assignments.

But even if you are not into the great outdoors, Colorado also is known for being home to more than 400 established microbreweries producing some of the best craft beers in the country.

If you are ready for an adventure – Colorado might be the state for you. Keep reading to find out more!

Looking for open travel nurse assignments in Colorado? Speak with a recruiter today!

How Much Do Travel Nurses Make in Colorado?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), nurses in Colorado earn an average annual salary of $80,670 which is higher than the national average of $77,600. The compensation for travel nurses is directly reflective of this as well as the ongoing need for nurses. Therefore, it is one of the highest-paying states for travel nurses.

Indeed.com reports an average base salary of $2,156 per week, with top locations in Pueblo, Wheat Ridge, Denver, Aurora, and Englewood.

Highest Paying Nursing Specialties in Colorado

The highest-paid travel nursing specialties depend on a variety of factors including location within the state, demand, and urgency of needs. The demand for travel nurses in Colorado has always been high, causing the pay to be above average. Furthermore, Colorado has a high influx of visitors during the summer due to its breathtaking national parks and during the winter due to the winter ski season in the mountains.

As a result of the increased demand for nurses, wages that are being offered are steadily increasing. Unfortunately, this is not being seen across all disciplines of nursing.

Medical surgical nurses, long-term care nurses, and clinic nurses will see significantly lower rates than other specialties, but this is generally the case even for staff nurses. Increased certifications, credentials, and skills will command higher pay.

Historically speaking, the top-paying travel nurse specialties are:

• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Labor & Delivery
• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Operating Room (OR)
• Post-anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

According to Vivian.com , the top-paying specialties for travel nurses in Colorado are:

• Registered Nurse First Assist – $4,543 per week
• OR Circulate – $3.445 per week
• Perioperative – $3,390 per week
• Cardiovascular OR – $3,358 per week
• OR Scrub RN – $3,336 per week
• Pediatrics PACU – $3,331 per week

Find open positions today for your specialty.

Top 5 Hospitals in Colorado

Colorado has 105 hospitals. Twelve meet the high U.S. News standards. According to U.S. World News and Report , these hospitals were evaluated and ranked. The top five hospitals in Colorado for 2023 are as follows:

1. UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital

• Location: Aurora
• Nationally Ranked: 5 Specialities
• High Performing: 5 Specialties & 16 Procedures/Conditions

2. UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies

• Location: Loveland
• Nationally Ranked: 1 Speciality
• High Performing: 2 Specialities & 14 Procedures/Conditions

3. SCL Health Saint Joseph Hospital

• Location: Denver
• High Performing: 2 Specialities & 15 Procedures/Conditions

4. UCHealth Memorial Hospital

• Location: Colorado Springs
• High Performing: 10 Procedures/Conditions

5. Littleton Adventist Hospital

• Location: Littleton
• High Performing: 2 Specialities & 7 Procedures/Conditions

Cost of Living for Travel Nurses in Colorado

As the national cost of living continues to rise, Colorado is also seeing a significant rise in the cost of living. In fact, an ongoing issue for travel nurses is finding affordable housing during contracts. There have been many reports of travel nurses not being able to find housing until days before or even days after a contract starts.

Despite all travel nurse companies providing a stipend for housing, at times it is not enough. Furthermore, depending on the location, hotels may not be a viable long-term solution. Travel nurses have resorted to utilizing alternative websites such as Airbnb and Furnished Finders to find housing while traveling.

Cost of living is defined as the amount of money needed to cover basic expenses such as housing, food, taxes, and healthcare. According to Bestplaces.net, Colorado’s overall cost of living is 20.5% higher than the U.S. average. Let’s take a look at some of Colorado’s top cities:

A great resource to calculate your current salary and town versus a city in Colorado is CNN’s Cost of Living Calculator .

Pros & Cons of Travel Nursing in Colorado

With any career, there are pros and cons to the job. Travel nursing is no different. It’s important to take into consideration your own personal circumstances, family obligations, and reasons for wanting to be a travel nurse. Reasons that some nurses might see as a con may in fact be a positive for you.

1. Increased earning potential

Travel nurses have the ability to earn significantly more money than staff nurses. Furthermore, they can make more due to reimbursements and incentives, which can be earned tax-free . Most travel nurses receive free housing or have a hefty monthly allowance to put toward housing expenses.

One of the main reasons travel nurses start this adventure is to experience different cities and states they may not otherwise get to experience. It also is great for nurses that are not sure where they ultimately want to settle down.

3. Flexibility

You have the ability to take a contract when you want to and where you want. If you really want to travel to Colorado, you have the ability to find a nursing contract that fits your needs. It is also easier to get a permanent staff position if there is a hospital that you eventually want to work at.

4. Networking

Most don’t consider this a huge pro of travel nursing, but it is! With an increase in the number of nurses that go on for an advanced degree, making connections with different hospitals, providers, and nurses can be very important when trying to find preceptors for graduate-level clinical rotations.

5. Avoid hospital and unit politics

Most don’t like to admit it, but bedside nursing comes with drama and politics. It can be as simple as a hierarchy based on seniority or something more serious. Being a travel nurse allows you to avoid all of this by not being fully invested in the unit but instead helping out for a very specific amount of time.

1. Always the new person

Being new to a unit can be exciting but can also be frustrating or even lonely. Not knowing anyone on the unit can affect the type of help you will get in your work environment.

2. Not the best assignments

Some hospitals will assign travel nurses patients just like any other nurse on the unit. Others will assign them the easiest patients, the hardest patients, or the ones that no one wants to deal with.

3. First to float to another unit

Despite being contracted to a specific unit, most travel nurses will have to float to other parts of the hospital within their skill set. This again will make you the new person which can affect how others perceive you as well as assist you throughout the shift

4. Finding a place to live

All travel nurse companies offer their nurses places to live during each contract. However, it is not always in the location that you want, has the amenities you desire, and/or fits your needs. Additionally, if the agency places you in housing, you won’t be offered the housing stipend. Contracts that offer a housing stipend instead, which most travel nurses take, leave the responsibility of finding appropriate housing to you.

5. Changing health insurance policies

With each contract may come a new health insurance policy. This will be dependent on the agency that you work with. If you switch between multiple agencies, then there will most likely be a lapse in your health insurance. However, nurses can opt for private insurance and pay out of pocket. That way, when the assignment ends, you won’t lose your insurance.

Why Colorado?

The are countless reasons why you should find a travel nursing position in Colorado. First, Colorado is part of the eNLC (Enhanced Nursing Licensure Compact). The eNLC allows nurses to hold one license to practice in participating states without having to pay additional licensing fees. For those nurses that hold primary residence in an eNLC state, traveling to Colorado can be simple. As a non-resident of an eNLC state, you can apply for licensure by endorsement but will only be issued a single-state license instead of the compact license. Nurses can hold multiple single-state licenses.

Colorado continues to see growth in the travel nursing market. A 2021 study found that while Colorado currently has a nursing gap of around 2,600 nurses, that number will grow to a projected gap of more than 10,000 nurses by 2026. Beyond the needs at the bedside, travel nurses in Colorado can expect adventure in both the summer and winter.

Find available, high-paying travel nurse opportunities.

You may also like

Travel Nursing in Oklahoma | Top Paying Specialties & Cities 2023

Travel Nursing in Kansas | Top Paying Specialties & Cities 2023

8 Best Places For Travel Nursing In The Summer

Travel Nursing in Utah | Top Paying Specialties & Cities 2023

Join the many nurses already traveling.

Don't miss out on your adventure..

Travel Nursing: Colorado

Table of contents.

• Find Current Travel Nursing Jobs in Colorado 2024

Colorado Licensure Information and Requirements

Colorado ceu requirements, what is the average travel nursing salary in colorado.

• How To Become a Travel Nurse in Colorado With Trusted Nurse Staffing in Three Simple Steps

Why Should You Consider Becoming a Travel Nurse in Colorado?

What are the high-demand travel nursing specialities in colorado right now, faqs about colorado travel nursing, find current travel nurse jobs in colorado.

For the most up-to-date information about Colorado licensure information and requirements, visit the Colorado Board of Nursing website.

Licensure Requirements

Since Colorado is a compact state, nurses with a multi-state license can practice nursing within the state without applying for a Colorado nursing license. 

Nurses who do not have a multi-state license will need to apply for licensure by endorsement. 

RNs and LPNs applying for licensure by endorsement must: 

• Submit fingerprint and background check.
• Submit payment of the required application fee via credit card. * All fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Supply information detailing your nursing degree education.
• Provide information regarding other healthcare licenses you may have held.
• Provide license verification information.
• Upload name change documentation, if applicable.
• Declare your primary state of residence.
• Answer general and criminal history screening questions.
• Complete the Healthcare Professions Profile with supporting documents.
• Provide the dates of your initial licensing exam.
• Provide verification of all licenses held — if your state does not participate in Nursys Ⓡ , you must fill out, send, and submit a Request for Verification form. 

APRNs applying for licensure by endorsement must: 

• Submit payment of the required application fee via credit card. *All fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Upload verification of your National Certification
• Attest to holding professional liability insurance.
• Select your population focus. You must upload additional national certification(s) that correlate with each population focus if you declare multiple populations.

Additionally, if you are an APRN and hold an active multistate RN license, you must: 

• Submit verification of your Compact license via Nursys Ⓡ or a Request for Verification form. 
• Answer general and criminal history screening questions and include supporting documents.
• Complete the Healthcare Professions Profile and include supporting documentation.

You can obtain a temporary emergency license if you are an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN), Certified Nurse Aide, LPN, or RN here. Follow the online services page for information regarding specific requirements for each.

Licensure Fees

APNs in Colorado must pay a $75 application fee and a $51 fingerprinting fee. The certification exam fee varies depending on the certification. 

RNs in Colorado must pay an $88 application fee, $200 examination fee, and a $43 endorsement fee if necessary.

LPNs in Colorado must pay an $88 application fee and $200 examination fee. If applicable, there is also a $45 IV Authority application fee and a $43 endorsement fee.

Nurse Licensure Compact Status

Colorado became a part of the Nurse Licensure Compact in January 2018. 

Is Colorado a Walk-Through State?

Colorado is not currently a walk-through state.

Currently, Colorado does not have any additional CEU requirements to renew an active license. 

The average salary for travel nurses in Colorado is $1,945 per week.

Cities in Colorado With the Highest Travel Nursing Salaries

Grand junction.

The average salary for Grand Junction, CO, travel nurses is $2,322 per week. 

Glenwood Springs

The average salary for Glenwood Springs, CO, travel nurses is $2,298 per week.

The average salary for Pueblo, CO, travel nurses is $2,250 per week.

The average salary for Aurora, CO, travel nurses is $2,070 per week.

The average salary for Greeley, CO, travel nurses is $2,002 per week. 

Thousands of Nurses Love Partnering with Trusted Nurse Staffing

Trusted nurse staffing is such a great company to work for and they are so easy to work with. I love using them as my first company for travel nursing!

My recruiter did an amazing job at finding the best fit for me! An outstanding job with communication, updates and ensuring all my questions were answered!!

I have been with Trusted Staffing for about 18 months now. I have essentially been working local contracts, but the experiences have been memorable. My recruiter, is always available when I have a question or concern. Travel nursing is something all nurses should experience. I can't wait until I can do some serious traveling

Every member of this company I’ve interacted with has exceeded my expectations. My recruiter, Alex, is so commutative and goes above and beyond always. I can’t imagine switching to another company!

I have had the best experience with Trusted Nurse Staffing. My recruiter Tom is amazing. He always treats me with respect and as a friend. He is on top of everything I need. And when my Dad passed away, he helped me with time off, no problem and they even sent me a beautiful comfort box that was very helpful. Fully recommend this agency.

How To Become a Travel Nurse in Colorado With Trusted Nurse Staffing in 3 Simple Steps

To get started with your search, use our Pronto job search to see listings for travel nurses in Colorado. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Make sure your notification settings are updated and we’ll notify you when new Colorado travel nursing jobs become available.

Found an assignment that catches your eye? Sign up, sign in, and start the application process! 

Applying for assignments is easily done within the Pronto job search! Healthcare professionals can apply, upload the appropriate documentation and credentials, submit your preferred start date and more. 

But don’t fret, if you need more assistance getting started, one of Trusted Nurse Staffing’s support team members is always available to help you with the process.

You found the perfect contract to head to the Centennial State. Now it’s time to sign it and get ready to enjoy all that Colorado has to offer. If you fall in love with the area, your Trusted Nurse Staffing recruiter can help you extend your contract. If not, we are ready to help you find your dream assignment in another state . 

If you have a taste for adventure and love the outdoors, travel nursing in Colorado may be a perfect fit for you. 

With over 2,000 freshwater lakes, 8,000 miles of rivers and streams, and natural wonders like the Rocky Mountains, there’s no shortage of outdoor recreational activities in Colorado. 

Horseback riding, whitewater rafting, and breathtaking hikes are all popular activities. You won’t want to miss the 24-acre Denver Botanic Gardens or the Colorado Springs Garden of the Gods.

If you love cold weather, spending the winter in Colorado is like living in a wonderland. Aspen and Vail are popular destinations with some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the country that offer stunning views of the Rocky Mountains. Looking for a way to warm up? Visit the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool for a relaxing experience. 

If you aren’t an outdoor enthusiast, don’t despair. Colorado offers plenty of urban landscapes with museums, bars, restaurants, and clubs. Music and arts festivals are also a common occurrence in Colorado cities.

What Are Your Active Travel Nursing Jobs in Denver?

Active travel nursing jobs in Colorado are constantly changing. Go to Pronto to view current job listings in Colorado and be notified when new ones become available. 

What Are Your Active Travel Nursing Jobs in Boulder?

To view our active travel nursing assignments in Boulder, head to Pronto . Can’t find what you’re looking for? You’ll be notified as new contracts become available.

What Are Your Active Travel Nursing Jobs in Colorado Springs?

If you’re interested in viewing current Colorado Springs travel nursing jobs, go to Pronto to begin your search. As new contracts become available, our team will notify you.

How Do I Find Housing While Travel Nursing in Colorado?

“ Choosing to accept a stipend doesn’t mean that your recruiter at Trusted Nurse Staffing won’t be there to help you along the way. Connect with us, and we can give you insights into the various areas and even connect you with rental properties used by travel nurses in the past.”  

How Long Are Colorado Travel Nursing Assignments?

Most travel nursing assignments in Colorado last between six and 26 weeks long. On average, most travel nurses spend about 13 weeks on assignment per contract with the option to extend.

At Trusted Nurse Staffing, we offer flexible contracts for travel nursing jobs in Colorado. 

This means that travel nurses have the choice to select contract lengths at 6, 8, and 13-week assignments depending on what jobs are available. If you end up loving your Colorado travel nursing assignment, our staff can assist you in extending at the end of your contract or help you find another contract that could keep you in the Centennial State.

What Benefits Do I Receive As a Travel Nurse in Colorado?

Depending on which travel nursing agency you partner with, the benefits you receive as a travel nurse can vary. 

As an example, Trusted Nurse Staffing offers: 

Competitive Compensation

• 401(k) with 4% match after 1,000 hours and 1 year of employment
• Weekly Paychecks
• Direct Deposit
• Overtime/Double Time is Available
• Customizable Pay Packages

Top-Tier Bonus Opportunities:

• $1500 Referral Bonus Program
• Loyalty Program
• Sign-on & Completion Bonus
• Discount Program

Leading Health & Wellness Benefits:

• Employer Sponsored Health Insurance
• HRA Card to fully cover healthcare deductibles
• Guardian Dental and Vision Insurance
• Wellness Benefits

Additional Insurance Benefits:

• Portable Permanent Whole Life Insurance
• License, Certifications & CEU reimbursements
• Portable Short-term/Longterm
• Disability Insurance 

Work Flexibility:

• Flexible contract options
• Full/Part Time Work, Per Diem
• Housing, Meal and Travel Stipends
• Rental Car Options

Best In Class and Communication:

• On Day 1, you’ll get matched with your own dedicated support team that includes clinical support, payroll, and compliance experts, with ongoing assignment advocacy.

What Are The Best Things To Do in Colorado For Travel Nurses?

When it comes to travel nursing in Colorado, you can’t pick a bad assignment. No matter where you are in the state, there is always something to do. Whether you’re an outdoors enthusiast or a nightlife aficionado, Colorado has a little bit of something for everyone. 

One of the most popular things to do in Colorado among travel nurses is hitting the slopes in the Rocky Mountains. Skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling are all crowd favorites. 

Looking for something a little more down-to-earth? Colorado has an abundance of museums, like the Colorado art museum, and an ever-revolving door of music and food festivals. If you are a foodie, you won’t want to miss the Food and Wine festival in Aspen.

Why Should I Apply To Travel Nurse Jobs in Colorado With Trusted Nurse Staffing?

Having a travel nursing agency that you can rely on is important. At Trusted Nurse Staffing, we pride ourselves on offering 24/7 support to our nurses. If you call us on the phone, we can guarantee we’ll answer. 

Aside from our dedication and respect for nurses, we offer the highest pay in the industry for travel nurses. We also provide other benefits like education reimbursements, bonuses, health insurance, and more. 

Interested in Other States? Find Comprehensive Travel Nursing Information for Other States Using The Interactive Map Below

How Much Do Travel Nurses Make?

Average Pay for Travel Nurses

Travel nursing pay explained, highest and lowest paying states for travel nurses.

• Highest Paying Travel Nurse Specialties
• Ways to Increase Pay

Are you ready to earn your online nursing degree?

Travel nursing offers a unique work experience with the opportunity to earn above-average hourly wages. These wages may even exceed those of other registered nurses (RNs) with the same education and credentials.

Travel nurses are typically employed by travel nursing agencies and work assignments across the country wherever nurses are needed. Because each assignment is different, the total annual income for travel nurses can vary significantly. Factors include the details of the pay package, where the assignment is located, and nursing specialty.

On this page you will find the most recent information about travel RN salaries, benefits, specialties, and the states with a high demand for travel nurses.

Fast Facts About Travel Nurses

• Travel nurses generally earn as much or more than staff nurses with the same experience and qualifications.
• Lodging reimbursement and tax advantages impact travel nursing salaries.
• The most in-demand travel nursing specialties include labor and delivery, emergency room, and medical-surgical/telemetry.

The average travel nurse salary varies greatly depending on the work assignment. Depending on travel location, these practitioners can earn between $3,000 and $7,000 per week, averaging a 36-hour work week. According to Vivian , a healthcare jobs marketplace, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS), travel nurses earn jan average of $2,183 per week, while RNs earn a mean hourly wage of $42.80. However, aspiring travel nurses should note that living on the road leads to additional personal expenses, so the increase in pay accounts for living accommodations.

Max Weekly Pay

Average Total Weekly Pay

Source: Vivian , September 2023

Travel nurse pay differs from full-time nursing positions because agencies offer hourly rates for each assignment, meaning RNs can shop around and find opportunities with ideal pay. In contrast, RNs working full time at hospitals, physicians’ offices, and other facilities usually rely on raises or additional education to increase their earning potential.

Practitioners considering this role also need to explore what take-home pay looks like for travel nurses . Nursing agencies set their own conditions, so pay packages vary. For instance, organizations may offer an hourly base pay with additional stipends to cover housing or meals, while other companies may offer a higher hourly rate to account for additional expenses.

Travel nurse salaries vary by state and region. Locations in need of RNs typically offer more competitive wages. In fact, the popularity of a particular region can influence travel nurses’ earning potential. Less popular locations may pay more, while desirable locations may pay less. Likewise, states with a higher cost of living offer higher wages relative to living costs.

According to 2023 data from Vivian, the top-paying states for travel RNs included New Jersey , California, and Alaska. Practitioners also want to consider the highest-paying specialties to determine earning potential which may vary by state. The following section includes the top specialties in demand.

Highest Paying Travel Nurse Specialities

Typically, nursing specialties that lack licensed practitioners offer more pay than other specialties, which further increases earning potential for travel nurses. Higher acuity facilities also offer higher pay, as they need skilled practitioners who can meet their patients’ needs. Here are five in-demand specialties for travel nurses.

Labor and Delivery

Emergency room, medical-surgical/telemetry, critical care – intensive care unit, operating room registered nurse, 4 ways to increase pay as a travel nurse.

While travel nurse pay may exceed traditional full-time RN salaries, travel nurses can additionally increase their earning potential by considering factors like demand for specialties, understaffed or unpopular shifts, and locations in need of skilled RNs.

Travel nurses should examine the full benefits package to determine if jobs can provide sufficient take-home pay. For instance, regions with a high cost of living may impact how much practitioners actually earn if stipends do not cover all costs.

Frequently Asked Questions: Travel Nursing Salaries

How much does a traveling nurse make per year.

Travel nurse salaries vary significantly, especially since the outbreak of COVID-19. Factors that can influence earning potential include geographic location and specialty. However, travel RNs should anticipate working 46 weeks a year and earning about $2,183 on a weekly basis .

Do travel nurses get paid more?

Travel nurses typically earn more than full-time salaried RNs because they often take job assignments where there is a nursing shortage. Travel nurse agencies also pay practitioners by the hour and offer additional benefits, including housing and meal stipends.

Is travel nursing worth the money?

Travel nurses generally earn more than salaried RNs. However, practitioners should consider their lifestyle as well. For instance, an RN with a family may not feel the additional pay outweighs time at home, while another practitioner may find the pay suitable and enjoy the travel opportunities.

Do travel nurses get time off?

Travel nurses often do not receive time off since they work hourly and take temporary job assignments. While assignments vary, travel nurses should plan to work for 8-26 weeks at a time. Most travel nurses schedule time off between job assignments.

Learn More About Travel Nurses

Are you ready to earn your online nursing degree.

Whether you’re looking to get your pre-licensure degree or taking the next step in your career, the education you need could be more affordable than you think. Find the right nursing program for you.

AI in Healthcare: Fundamentals for Nurse Educators

Artificial intelligence in nursing education is lagging. Find out recommendations and applications for nurse educators to utilize AI in the nursing curriculum.

Nurse Practitioner Ranked Top Healthcare Job for 2024

Social Media and the Nurse Educator: How Nursing Educators Can Use Social Platforms More Effectively

Travel Jobs

Browse nationwide jobs now (tons exclusive only to aya)..

We don’t have anything that matches your search right now — but we update our jobs daily, so check back soon! Or register now , update your profile and save job searches to be notified when a job that matches your parameters becomes available!

We're currently updating our jobs so please check back soon!

Log in with Aya

Looks like you already have an account with Aya. Log in and access pay and facility information.

Register with Aya

Get instant access to pay and facility information.

• At least 8 characters
• 1 lowercase letter
• 1 uppercase letter
• 1 symbol/special character

*File types allowed: TXT, PDF, DOC *Maximum file size: 20MB

Already have an account? Log in here .

Aya delivers:

• The most jobs in the industry. We have the largest and most reliable job database, which means the jobs you see are open, updated in real time and ready for you!
• Competitive advantage over other agencies. Front-of-the-line access through our direct facility relationships — many with quick (even same-day) offers, giving you the best chance of securing your ideal opportunity.
• Expedited licensing and streamlined compliance. An industry-leading on-time start rate and strong relationships with boards of nursing across the country to accelerate the process in all 50 states.
• Expert career guidance. A dedicated recruiter to help you achieve your dream career. Travel, per diem, permanent — we have the reach and access to get you the jobs you want, and the expertise to help you realize your long-term goals.
• A best-in-class support system and an exceptional experience. Enjoy accurate, weekly pay, and an entire team dedicated to your happiness on assignment, 24/7.

Plus, you get everything you expect from the largest healthcare staffing company in the industry:

• Exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment. Want to take time off? Keep insurance coverage for up to 24 days between assignments.
• A generous 401(k) match.
• Paid company housing (we'll help you bring your pets along, too!) or a generous housing stipend.
• Paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state, federal, and local laws. Aya's general sick leave policy is that employees accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. However, to the extent any provisions of the statement above conflict with any applicable paid sick leave laws, the applicable paid sick leave laws are controlling.
• The industry's only clinical ladder program for RNs on assignment.
• Access to unlimited continuing education units online.
• Licensure, relocation and other reimbursements, when applicable.
• Pay listed above includes taxable wages and tax-free expense reimbursements.

For all employees and employee applicants, Aya is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer, including Disability/Vets, and welcomes all to apply. Please click here for our EEO policy.

• Bi-weekly weekend travel home.
• A rental car and paid housing.

With Aya Locums you get:

• Access to top hospitals and healthcare systems in diverse care settings.
• Highly competitive, transparent locum tenens pay.
• Dedicated application and assignment support.
• In-house credentialing and licensing teams.
• Full coverage of licensing costs.
• Travel and lodging coverage.
• Easy timekeeping and streamlined management of documents.
• Malpractice coverage and risk management support.
• Premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment.
• Paid sick time. Aya provides paid sick leave in accordance with all applicable state, federal, and local laws. Aya's general sick leave policy is that employees accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. However, to the extent any provisions of the statement above conflict with any applicable paid sick leave laws, the applicable paid sick leave laws are controlling.
• Generous 401k match.
• Aya may provide other benefits where required by applicable law, including but not limited to reimbursements.
• Aya coordinates all travel and lodging accommodations.
• Travel information is received the evening prior to your scheduled departure.
• Airfare is covered and, if driving to the assignment, reimbursement is available.
• Once notice is received, communication from our team is sent via email and text to ensure you are kept in the loop as soon as information becomes available.
• Your safety is Aya's top priority. We work closely with the facility to ensure additional security measures are taken onsite so you can focus on what really matters: patient care.
• Licensure, relocation and other reimbursements.

Experience the Aya difference today

• A dedicated recruiter who advocates for you every step of the way.
• We'll ensure the hiring manager prioritizes your interest and schedules an interview quickly.
• A streamlined hiring process means offers are often presented within 24-48 hours after an interview with a hiring leader.
• Flexible start dates that work around your availability.
• We make it simple with one point of contact the entire time.
• University of Washington (UW) offers a wide range of benefits as part of your total compensation package. Choose from top medical and dental insurance programs; plan for your future with tax-deferred investing through the UW retirement options; enjoy generous vacation and sick leave policies; and protect yourself and your family with life and long-term disability insurance. For more information, follow the links shown below or explore the Benefits website at http://hr.uw.edu/benefits/

With Aya, you get:

• Higher compensation - we negotiate on your behalf.
• Work-life balance - contracts are up to 40 hours per week, with workdays ending mid-late afternoon and weekends off!
• An employee advocate - our team ensures you have the support needed to be successful in your role.
• Options post contract - extend, convert to a permanent employee or find a new job.
• Paid company housing (pets are welcome to tag along) or a generous housing stipend.
• If qualified, continued insurance coverage over the summer.
• A generous 401k match.
• A robust team to support you every step of the way.
• A credentialing specialist to streamline the entire compliance process.
• Freedom and flexibility around your current schedule.
• The easy-to-use Shifts app. Select shifts anytime, anywhere.
• Premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Front-of-the-line access to exclusive jobs at thousands of healthcare facilities nationwide.
• A robust team to support you every step of the way to ensure you start on time, have accurate payroll and an exceptional experience.
• Certification and other reimbursements, when applicable.

When you wake up in Colorado, adventure awaits. Your choices will be difficult…bike through a scenic Crested Butte trail lined with wildflowers? Twist and turn your way down a rushing river as you white water raft with friends? Follow one of the many paths that wind up the incomparable Rocky Mountains? Or ski soaring peaks that draw adventurers from all corners of the Earth? Colorado is filled with snow swept peaks and vibrant valleys to explore. With more than 300 days of sunshine in Denver, you won’t have any excuse to stay indoors – other than to cuddle up by the fire when snow turns the city into a winter wonderland.

Colorado is home to remarkable ancient ruins, including the Anasazi ruins in Mesa Verde National Park. Here you can wander about the relics engraved in the towering precipice and glimpse what life was like over 700 years ago.

Denver is an energetic city with some of the most unique restaurant experiences in the country. Whether you choose to have a drink at a mortuary turned bar, or you prefer to enjoy yak-mincemeat pie in a 19th century wood cabin, Denver will please even the most jaded foodie. This eclectic city also boasts museums, entertainment venues and plenty of shopping.

Privacy Overview

8 Types of Pay Rates That May Affect Your Travel Nursing Salary

1. Standard rates

2. specialized rates, 3. negotiated rates, 4. overtime rates, 5. holiday rates, 6. on-call rates, 7. call-back rates, 8. crisis rates, recent news.

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website.

• South Sound News
• North Sound News
• 7-Day Forecast
• Hour by Hour
• School Closings
• Pet Walk Forecast
• Weather 24/7 Stream
• Live Stream
• KIRO 24/7 News
• Weather 24/7
• KIRO 7 Live Studio (Opens in new window)
• The $pend $mart Stream
• Law & Crime
• Curiosity NOW
• KIRO 7 Investigates
• Seattle Seahawks
• Seattle Mariners
• Seattle Kraken
• Seattle Sounders
• Seattle Storm
• College Sports
• High School Football
• On Home Ice
• KIRO 7 Live Studio
• Discover Northwest
• Healthier Together
• Woodland Park Zoo (Opens in new window)
• Your Voices
• KIRO 7 CARES
• Washington Grown
• Back to School
• Seattle Pride 2023
• Share Your Pics!
• Steals and Deals
• Jesse Jones
• KIRO 7 Apps
• Newsletter Sign-ups (Opens in new window)
• KIRO 7 News Team
• Submit a news tip
• KIRO 7 TV Schedule
• Advertise With Us
• Closed Captioning
• KIRO 7 FCC EEO Report (Opens in new window)
• KIRO 7 Public File (Opens in new window)
• Visitor Agreement
• Privacy Policy
• Telemundo Seattle (Opens in new window)
• Jobs at KIRO 7 (Opens in new window)
• Disneyland Flyaway

Colorado rancher, 34 cattle killed by lightning strike

Lightning strike: File photo. A rancher in northern Colorado died after he was struck by lightning on Saturday. (David McNew/Getty Images)

A northern Colorado rancher tossing bales of hay to cattle was killed when he was struck by lightning on Saturday, authorities said. The bolt also killed 34 members of the herd he was feeding.

>> Read more trending news

According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Mike Morgan, 51, was feeding more than 100 of his cattle that were standing around his trailer when lightning struck, the Colorado Sun reported.

The impact killed Morgan and knocked the animals off their feet, George Crocket, the Jackson County coroner, told the newspaper.

Lightning strike kills northern Colorado rancher, more than 30 cattle https://t.co/9OBDEXQWmq — The Colorado Sun (@ColoradoSun) May 26, 2024

“The 32 cattle did not get back up,” Crocket told the Sun . “As best I can tell, it hit him on the trailer. The cattle were bunched up around the trailer and it hit them all.”

The incident occurred in the town of Rand, about 120 miles northwest of Denver, a sheriff’s office spokesperson told KCNC-TV .

Morgan, his wife and father-in-law had just finished branding the cattle and were feeding them when lightning struck at about 2:08 p.m. MDT, the Sun reported. His wife and father-in-law survived the strike.

Crocket told the newspaper it was one of the worst lightning strikes he had witnesses. He said that a strike once killed seven cattle at his grandfather’s ranch.

“I’ve seen horses get killed, but it’s usually one at a time,” Crocket told the Sun .

Morgan was on the board of the North Park Stockgrowers Association, according to the newspaper.

“Our deepest condolences go out to family and friends during this difficult time,” the sheriff’s office said in a news release obtained by KDVR-TV .

The National Weather Service has kept records of  lightning-related deaths and injuries in Colorado  from 1980 to 2021, according to the television station. It was the first time a strike had been recorded in Jackson County during that time.

• Father, teen son drown in Virginia lake, authorities say
• Fifth-grader pays off classmates’ lunch debt with fundraising effort
• 6 stabbed, including 4 girls, at theater in Massachusetts; suspect arrested, identified
• Man accused of throwing flammable liquid at NYC subway rider
• NBA star Stephen Curry, wife Ayesha welcome fourth child

© 2024 Cox Media Group

Jay and the Americans lead singer Jay Black dead at 82

City of Lacey to begin mandatory watering schedule June 1

Local Army veteran has irreplaceable belongings stolen from her U-Haul

Salmonella outbreaks linked to backyard poultry

Mon 27 May 2024

2024 newspaper of the year

@ Contact us

Your newsletters

How I Manage My Money: Nurse, on £1.7k a month, who puts travel before pension

Matilda taylor has her dream job in the nhs but much of her salary is eaten up by rent.

In our How I Manage My Money series we aim to find out how people in the UK are spending, saving and investing money to meet their costs and achieve their goals.

This week we speak to Matilda Taylor, 24, who lives in Brixton, London, with her boyfriend, who is 25 and works as a management consultant. Matilda is working in her dream job as a children’s nurse in the NHS , but makes extra money via an app working at events. She thinks she would need a six-figure deposit to buy her own home and can’t see herself getting on the property ladder until she is over 30.

Monthly budget My monthly income: I earn around £1,720 per month after deductions from my job as a children’s nurse in the NHS. I also make between £200 to £550 a month from my work via Pioneering People. My share of the monthly outgoings: Rent, £1,000 – our rent is £2,000 in total; council tax, just under £100; utility bills, around £95; mobile phone, £15; student loan from salary, around £100; money into cash ISA, this varies a lot, but generally around £20 to £50 a month when possible; money into work pension, around £200; holidays, eating out and socialising, around £300, but often lower. As a couple, we spend about £200 per week on groceries.

I grew up in London and my parents worked as management consultants. I studied nursing at university and got a job as a children’s nurse at an NHS hospital earlier this year. I really enjoy it and my take-home pay from this job is about £1,720 per month.

On top of my full-time job, I have a side-hustle, which I started earlier this year. I take on work via Pioneering People, which matches me for different short-term jobs near where I live. I work at events and help set them up and serve drinks. The lowest I’ve been paid for an event was about £13.50 per hour. The pay comes through really quickly. I try to do a few events and jobs each month and my side-hustle adds around £200 to £550 per month to my income. In this day and age, it’s normal for people, particularly Gen Z , to have a side-hustle.

The extra money from my side-hustle is really useful, particularly in a cost of living crisis . I don’t have to worry so much about my monthly expenses and bills. If I’m going to people’s weddings or heading away on holiday, I don’t have to scrimp and save so much any more.

Trebling rents and stickered over prices: life in the country with 300% inflation

I am currently renting a one-bedroom flat with my boyfriend. The rent is £2,000 a month and I pay a share of £1,000 per month. I’d have a very different life if our rent wasn’t so expensive. Our landlord has mentioned that a future rent increase could be on the cards, which is very worrying.

As I’ve only recently started working full-time, I haven’t even thought about owning my own home just yet. It’s not on my agenda. I think I would need a six-figure deposit and can’t see myself getting on the housing ladder until I’m over 30. At the moment I’m enjoying my work and home life, and try not to get too stressed about the future.

I don’t put aside a lot of money in savings, but do have a cash ISA with Barclays, which I try to add £20 to £50 a month to when I can. I’d like to be able to add £100 to £200 to it every month. I like to keep my savings, including my cash ISA, in easy access accounts, so I can take the money out if or when I need to.

As I’ve only recently graduated I haven’t thought much about my pension or how much money I might need in it by the time I retire. The NHS pension is good, but I know I will need to increase my contributions to my work pension as I get older. I add about £200 a month to my work pension now. Having an auto-enrolment scheme in place is a good idea.

I’ve only recently started my job at the hospital and am keen to save money where I can. I’m hardly ever at home, so that helps us save money on utility bills! I used to get a coffee on the way to work each month, but stopped doing this. I enjoy travelling a lot, but always search for the best deal available.

Money is important to me, as I feel it is to everybody living in London. It’s expensive here, but there is also so much to do and explore with the money that you do make. My job as a nurse is so important to me that I would not replace it with a career which would enable me to make more money. I’m glad I can work in my dream job while earning a little extra money on the side.

In terms of financial goals, all I want to do at the moment is travel more. When I get annual leave I like to do city trips around Europe and understand more about different countries’ culture, history and food.

Want to take part in How I Manage My Money? Email [email protected]

Most Read By Subscribers

• Profile & Preferences
• My Documents

Our other sites

Support your journey to a healthier you with our many wellness resources. From fitness ideas and nutritious recipes to wellness coaching and health classes, find everything you need to live your healthiest life.

Locations near

Browse our top-notch doctors and world-class facilities, including hours of operation and accessibility information.

More resources

Explore a wide range of apps, podcasts, articles, and resources to help you thrive in mind, body, and spirit.

This Stroke Awareness Month, partner with Kaiser Permanente for a healthier heart. With our top-notch cardiac care and resources, we help keep your heart beating strong. Learn more about our services and start your journey to better heart health.

Now is the perfect time to take control of your allergies. Discover our tips and treatments to help you breathe easier and enjoy the outdoors without the sneezes.

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and early detection and treatment is key. That’s why it's important to learn about screening options based on your age, health history, and risk factors.

At Kaiser Permanente, women’s health is our priority. Our dedicated care teams offer proactive screening, cutting-edge cancer treatments, and personalized care to support women at every stage of their health journey.

Health conditions from A to Z

Learn more about your medicine, your health. our cause..

At Kaiser Permanente, everything works together for one very important cause. You.

Your personal care team

Our doctors, hospitals, and health plans are all connected — collaborating seamlessly across specialties so you can stay at your best.

Care your way

You get convenient access to care that fits your life. Talk to a health care professional from anywhere — by phone,* email, or video.*

*When appropriate and available.

Care for the whole you

With a focus on preventive care, our health and wellness resources help you — and your community — thrive in mind, body, and spirit.

Need health care coverage?

Our flexible individual and family plans have you covered.

News & perspectives

Important notices.

Important health coverage tax documents : Kaiser Permanente is changing the mailing process for Form 1095-B for 2023. Learn more

You can access your electronic health care and coverage information with non-Kaiser Permanente (third party) web and mobile applications .

Check out the mid-year update to the Member Resource Guide , where you can learn about how to get care, timely access to appointments, guide for members with disabilities, and more.

Important notice about a privacy matter. Learn more .

Privacy Statement Notice

Want to stay signed on.

Update your location

Please correct the following error(s):

• ! Invalid zip code. Please enter the correct zip code. Invalid zip code. Please enter the correct zip code.
• Enter a valid 5-digit zip code
• ! Invalid zip code. Please enter the correct zip code. Current Location Error

• Homes for sale
• Foreclosures homes
• New construction for sale
• All new construction
• New home construction
• Housing market
• Recently sold homes
• Property records
• Home buying checklist
• Home buyers reveal: 'What I wish I had known before buying my first home'
• First-time home buyer resource center
• More home buying insights
• Success stories
• Seller's marketplace
• See what your home is worth
• Learn how to sell your home
• How to select an agent
• Compare agents & pick the right one
• Selling your home? Don't neglect these 6 maintenance tasks - or else
• More home selling insights
• Apartments for rent
• Manage rentals
• List your rentals
• Screen tenants
• Create a lease
• Collect rent online
• Renters resource center
• Should I rent or buy?
• Debunked! 8 myths about renting you should stop believing immediately
• Rental report
• More renting insights
• Get pre-approved
• Mortgage rates
• Home equity financing rates
• Refinance rates
• Finance advice
• For veterans

Mortgage calculator

Refinance calculator.

• How much house can I afford
• Rent vs. buy
• 6 ways home buyers mess up getting a mortgage
• Mortgage guide
• Learn about home insurance
• More finance insights
• Search for real estate agent
• 6 reasons you should never buy or sell a home without an agent
• Difference between agent, broker & Realtor ®
• Listing vs. buyer agent
• How to find a REALTOR ®
• Real estate agents reveal the toughest home buyers they've ever met
• More news around REALTORS ®
• The latest news
• Housing trends
• Real estate news
• Celebrity real estate
• Unique homes
• Corporate blog
• Home improvement
• 2024 housing market predictions
• 2023 hottest zip codes
• Complete guide on how to sell your home
• Veterans home buyer guide
• USDA home loan guide
• Home insurance guide
• Real estate videos
• Housing resources

Mortgage Rates

Mortgage tools, affordability calculator, rent or buy calculator, veteran home loan center, mortgage tips.

5 Most Common Questions About Mortgages—Answered

Learning the Lingo: Mortgages Explained, From ARMs to Points

Expert Home-Buying Advice for Our Nation's Veterans

How to Buy a Home With Bad Credit (Yes, You Can)

Mortgage Rates by State

• Connecticut
• District of Columbia
• Massachusetts
• Mississippi
• New Hampshire
• North Carolina
• North Dakota
• Pennsylvania
• Rhode Island
• South Carolina
• South Dakota
• West Virginia

Mortgage Rates by Loan Type

• 30 year fixed
• 20 year fixed
• 15 year fixed

Accessibility Links

€85,000 age discrimination payout for nurse forced to retire at 66

A ruling that a nursing home must pay €85,000 in compensation to a senior staff nurse for discriminating against her when forcing her to retire at the age of 66 “serves as a significant warning to employers” in relation to age-related discrimination, an employment lawyer has said.

Richard Grogan was commenting after the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) ordered the payout. Aideen Collard, the WRC adjudicator, said the award was “proportionate” in circumstances where the nursing home made no effort to comply with the Employment Equality Acts.

Collard said that the senior staff nurse “suffered stress and indignity” along with 11 months’ loss of earnings and denial of statutory redundancy and an ex-gratia payment. In evidence, the nurse put the loss of earnings over the 11 months at around €64,713, along with a statutory redundancy of approximately €7,500 and an ex-gratia payment of around €3,000.

Collard stated that from July 27, 2018, when the senior nurse was informed by letter by her employer that she would retire compulsorily on October 31, 2018 upon reaching her 65th birthday, “her employment was tainted with illegality and discrimination on the ground of age”.

The nursing home granted the senior nurse a one-year extension but Collard stated that when the senior nurse requested a further extension in writing, there was no meaningful engagement by the nursing home.

Advertisement

In her letter, the senior nurse manager wrote: “I am fit and able to work and have never been out on sick leave in the last five years, including in the last year.”

Collard said she fully accepted the nurse’s evidence that there was ample work available, particularly as the nursing home was recruiting agency and non-European Economic Area staff at the time of her dismissal. With an exemplary work record, the nurse was entirely capable of undertaking the work required, the adjudicator added.

The nurse alleged that the nursing home had acted unlawfully and in breach of the Employment Equality Acts on the ground of age including refusing to engage meaningfully with her in relation to her request to remain in employment for an additional year.

The nurse also claimed that the nursing home failed to show that its refusal to allow her to remain in employment corresponded to a real need and legitimate objective and was an appropriate or necessary means to achieve that objective.

The nurse stated that the decision not to renew her fixed-term contract amounted to discriminatory dismissal. She said that but for her age she would have remained in employment with the nursing home until it ceased trading.

The nursing home is subject to a High Court winding-up order and the appointed liquidator attended the WRC hearing in its place. However, no evidence was proffered in rebuttal of the senior nurse’s complaint.

Commenting on the case, Dublin-based solicitor, Richard Grogan, a Dublin-based solicitor, said the “substantial” award served as a significant warning to employers of the need to comply with employment equality legislation concerning age discrimination.

He said: “The days of someone who has got to 65 and is going to retire have well and truly ceased. The 65 age was historically picked because that was the old age pension age and there was no other reason.”

Grogan, who was not involved in the case, said that the nurse will receive the €85,000 despite the nursing home company being in liquidation.

“This lady is guaranteed payment of the award through the EU Insolvency Directive and will be paid from the insolvency fund,” he said.