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Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Aspen, Colorado

Join a collaborative perioperative team as an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) on a travel nursing contract in Aspen, Colorado. This travel healthcare opportunity offers the chance to support surgical patients in a scenic mountain community known for exceptional outdoor recreation, vibrant arts and culture, and year-round natural beauty. The successful candidate will bring strong operating room nursing skills and the ability to work in both circulating and scrub roles.

OR RN Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370
• Contract: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• End Date: March 1, 2027
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: Three 12-hour shifts with rotating shifts
• Healthcare Setting: Operating Room and perioperative services
• Location: Aspen, Colorado, a picturesque high-altitude destination surrounded by Rocky Mountain scenery

Operating Room RN Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado, or ability to obtain licensure before the start date
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
• At least 1 year of registered nursing experience, preferably in an Operating Room or perioperative setting
• Operating Room nursing experience with circulating and/or scrubbing responsibilities
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; may be obtained upon hire
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Ability to safely perform the essential functions of the role in a high-altitude environment of approximately 8,000 feet
• BSN or MSN preferred
• Perioperative training, such as Periop 101, preferred
• Experience with EPIC preferred

Perioperative Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to surgical patients throughout the perioperative process
• Serve as an Operating Room circulator and/or scrub nurse based on assignment and competency
• Prepare operating rooms, equipment, instruments, and supplies for scheduled surgical procedures
• Maintain sterile technique and support accurate counts, specimen handling, and surgical safety protocols
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, surgical technologists, and other members of the perioperative team
• Monitor patient status, anticipate clinical needs, and respond promptly to changes in condition
• Document patient care accurately in the electronic health record
• Support quality, infection prevention, and patient safety standards throughout each procedure

Apply now for this Operating Room RN travel nursing opportunity in Aspen, Colorado, and join a dedicated surgical care team in the Rocky Mountains.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.