Travel OR RN Circulator - $2,900 per week

Care Career is seeking a travel nurse RN OR Circulate for a travel nursing job in Vail, Colorado. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: OR Circulate Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/13/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room / Perioperative Facility: Vail Valley Surgery Center (VVSC) Location: Colorado Job Type: Travel / Contract Specialty: Operating Room (OR) / Perioperative – Adult Position Details Shift: 3x12-hour Day Shift Schedule: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Start Date: September 14, 2026 Contract Length: 13 weeks End Date: December 14, 2026 Position Urgency: Quick Start Job Description Vail Valley Surgery Center is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room / Perioperative to provide safe, compassionate, and individualized care to adult surgical patients. The OR RN is responsible for planning, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating direct and indirect nursing care throughout the perioperative process, including preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care. The RN may function in a scrub, circulating, or combined role , based on department needs and experience. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with surgeons, providers, anesthesia, nursing staff, and other members of the healthcare team to promote patient safety, quality outcomes, and patient satisfaction. Responsibilities Provide comprehensive nursing care to surgical patients and their families. Perform preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative assessments. Function effectively in circulating and/or scrub roles as assigned. Assist with surgical procedures and patient care activities. Monitor patient condition and recognize changes requiring intervention. Administer medications and perform treatments according to established standards. Coordinate patient care with physicians, Vail Health departments, and other healthcare providers. Prioritize patient needs and demonstrate strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills. Provide patient and family education. Assist with patient flow and coordinate care to optimize safety and satisfaction. Delegate appropriately in accordance with Colorado regulations. Work independently with minimal supervision when appropriate. Maintain HIPAA compliance and follow patient safety and infection-control standards. Advocate for patient preferences, safety, and effective communication. Required Qualifications Minimum 2 years of OR / Perioperative RN experience Active Colorado RN license or valid compact RN license Previous travel experience may be required depending on the department Strong assessment, prioritization, delegation, and critical-thinking skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively Experience providing perioperative nursing care to adult patients Required Certifications BLS – Basic Life Support ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support RN State License Core Mandatory Exam – Nursing Core Mandatory Part I Core Mandatory Part II – Nursing Core Mandatory Part III RN – Pharmacology A RN – Operating Room (OR) / Perioperative – Adult RN – Operating Room Acute A RN – Operating Room – Acute (Self) Floating Requirement Floating is expected. Agency/travel staff may be floated within their scope of practice to other like units based on operational needs. Application & Compliance Requirements Applicants must submit a complete profile at the time of submission, including: Care Career cover page Contact information and availability All RTO requests Complete work history with employment gaps accounted for Skills checklist completed within the past year 2 recent references in the specialty Active CO or compact RN license Full Nursys license verification Copies of required certifications Important: All RTO and schedule requests must be included in the profile before submission . Facilities will not consider requests submitted after the profile has been submitted or at the time of offer. Additional demographic information required in the agency portal includes permanent tax address, date of birth, SSN, email address, and phone number. Additional Requirement CAPS Requirement: Agencies must complete the required Colorado CAPS registration. The process may take up to two weeks, so applicants should apply as soon as possible. Why Apply? 13-week travel contract Day shift schedule 3x12-hour shifts Operating Room / Perioperative specialty Vail Valley Surgery Center Colorado location Quick-start opportunity Opportunity to work within the Vail Health system Apply now for this Operating Room RN travel assignment at Vail Valley Surgery Center in Colorado. Quick Offers About Care Career Care Career brings together a portfolio of leading healthcare staffing organizations, each delivering specialized talent solutions across the industry. Wherever you want to go, We Make It Happen. With travel nursing jobs across the country, you can discover the possibilities that create the lifestyle and financial position that you have dreamed of. Care Career is a modern, transparent staffing firm creating the ultimate community of US. Benefits Referral bonus Weekly pay Medical benefits Continuing Education Dental benefits Vision benefits