Travel Operating Room RN - $2,441 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Aurora, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• StartDate: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a 13-week travel contract in Aurora, CO, requiring at least 1 year of acute care OR experience and active CO or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Work in an 11-room OR suite within the main hospital building of an acute care facility in Aurora, CO
• Performs a wide range of surgical procedures including General, Neuro/Spine, Cardiovascular/Thoracic (CVT), Orthopedic, GYN, and Robotics surgeries
• Patient ratio is 2:1
• Day shift, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Call requirements include 1–2 nights per week and 1–2 weekend call shifts per month
• EMR system: Meditech (prior experience preferred)

Requirements

• Active CO RN license or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA or ARC accepted; certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
• Minimum 1 year of recent acute care hospital OR RN experience required
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration — no Canadian SSNs accepted
• One professional reference required
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
• Candidates with charge nurse experience will be given priority consideration by the director
• Meditech EMR experience and precepting experience are preferred
• Ideal candidates are flexible, easy-going, and demonstrate strong communication skills
• Night shift coverage includes on-call trauma, neuro, and heart surgery teams

American Traveler Job ID #P-712830. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Operating Room

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.