Travel Registered Nurse OR Job

Overview
Registered Nurse - Operating Room (OR)
Vail, Colorado, United States
Start date: 08/03/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly pay: $2,231 to $2,280 per week
Guaranteed hours: 32 per week
Shift: 3x12-hour days
Travel - Temporary Assignment
This perioperative nursing role involves delivering patient-centered care for surgical patients and their families in a fast-paced OR setting. The assignment requires collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the OR team to support safe, efficient, and outcome-driven perioperative care.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,231-$2,280 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 32 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour days
- Start date: 08/03/2026
- OR/perioperative setting in a travel assignment

Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care for surgical patients and families throughout the pre-, intra-, and post-operative phases
- Oversee patient flow in the perioperative area to optimize safety, efficiency, and patient satisfaction
- Triage incoming patient needs for services and coordinate with providers and care teams
- Administer medications, perform treatments, and assist in procedures while adhering to patient safety guidelines
- Deliver patient education to facilitate informed care plans and post-discharge needs
- Coordinate care with other physician practices and the broader care team to achieve optimal outcomes
- Demonstrate independent clinical judgment, prioritization, and critical thinking in a dynamic environment
- Maintain HIPAA compliance and uphold principles of a Just Culture and organizational values

Requirements
- Active registered nurse license in Colorado or another compact state
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required
- Ability to work in a high-volume perioperative/OR setting
- Strong communication and teamwork skills; ability to work with minimal supervision
- Commitment to patient safety, privacy, and professional standards

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated travel support team available throughout the assignment
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance to facilitate start
- Ongoing access to recruiter support for questions and issues
- Assignment-specific support to help navigate documentation and compliance

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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