Travel OR RN - $2,345 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• 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: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Operating Room RN with trauma and neuro experience for a 13-week acute care assignment at a Level 2 trauma center.

Details

• Level 2 trauma center OR with 16 suites averaging 30 cases per day
• Common cases include General, ENT, Neuro, Spine, Ortho, and Robotics
• Uses Epic EMR
• 12-hour day shifts, varied 0630-1900 schedule
• Weekends and holidays required as needed, including 4th of July preference
• Call requirement of approximately 120 hours over the 13-week contract, in rotation with staff, with a 30-minute response time
• Floating within Zone 1 (PEN, SFH, SFI, SMC, STM) may be required only in cases of extreme need
• 2 OR techs on shift with charge nurse and house supervisor support
• Scrubs provided by facility

Requirements

• Active CO or Compact RN license required
• BLS certification (AHA) required
• Minimum 2 years of OR RN experience required
• Trauma and Neuro surgical experience required
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Provide perioperative nursing care across a variety of surgical specialties including General, ENT, Neuro, Spine, Ortho, and Robotics
• No scrubbing in required for RNs on this unit
• Unit-specific orientation provided, with 12 orientation hours required
• Clinicians must be in-state for orientation week even if initial modules are completed remotely
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to meet radius requirements
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P-753311. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.