Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,760 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Vail, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• StartDate: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Operating Room Nurse in Vail, Colorado. This position involves providing expert, compassionate nursing care in the surgical setting, collaborating with healthcare providers and team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The role requires overseeing patient flow, performing assessments, administering medications, assisting with procedures, and delivering patient education to support wellness and safety.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Colorado or from a valid compact state; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification; 1 year of relevant experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in an operating room setting; knowledge of patient triage; strong critical thinking and delegation skills.
• Additional Information: This position assumes responsibility and accountability for providing nursing care for patients and their families. It involves coordinating care across multiple providers, delivering education, and adhering to safety guidelines. The employer may require registration in the Colorado system, which can take up to two weeks to complete. Applicants should demonstrate ability to work independently and utilize relationship-based care principles.

Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1291931. 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: Registered Nurse / Operating Room

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we're here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It's about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we're with you every step of the way. Let's build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus