Travel Nursing in Wheat Ridge, CO

39 openings from $2,136–$2,816/week in Wheat Ridge, CO — ICU, Med-Surg, Progressive Care Unit. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 1 furnished place to stay.

39 openings from $2,136–$2,816/week right now.

Housing in Wheat Ridge

1 furnished rental available for travel nurses.

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Cost of living in Wheat Ridge

Prices in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 6% higher overall.

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.

Rent in Wheat Ridge

The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Wheat Ridge is $170–$227 per night, plus up to $92 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.

Licensing

Colorado is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not. Check your license with the compact checker.

Open assignments in Wheat Ridge

• ICU RN — $2,275/week
• Med-Surg RN — $2,275/week
• Progressive Care Unit RN — $2,415/week
• OB/GYN RN — $2,415/week
• CVOR RN — $2,816/week
• Emergency Room RN — $2,275/week
• Operating Room RN — $2,136/week

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Other cities in Colorado

• Aurora — 105 openings
• Denver — 60 openings
• Grand Junction — 22 openings
• Longmont — 15 openings
• Loveland — 14 openings
• Colorado Springs — 13 openings
• Castle Rock — 10 openings
• Greeley — 9 openings

Resources

• Travel nursing in Colorado
• Travel nursing by state
• Hospitals in Wheat Ridge
• Housing across Colorado
• Travel Nurse Housing Guide
• Travel Nurse Pay Explained
• Pay Calculator
• Stipend Calculator
• License Compact Checker

Common questions

How much do travel nurses make in Wheat Ridge, CO?

Open assignments in Wheat Ridge run $2,136 to $2,816 a week.

Do I need a Colorado nursing license?

Colorado is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.

Is Wheat Ridge expensive for travel nurses?

Against the national average, Wheat Ridge runs housing 47% above and utilities 12% below. The rest, groceries and goods and services, sits within a few points of average. (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.)

What is rent for a travel nurse in Wheat Ridge?

The market rate for a one-bedroom in Wheat Ridge is $1,660 a month (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included). CircleRN lists 1 furnished place here.

How much of a travel nurse package is tax-free in Wheat Ridge?

The federal ceiling on untaxed lodging in Wheat Ridge is $170–$227 a night, plus up to $92 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay, and stipends are only untaxed while you maintain a permanent tax home elsewhere.