Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $3,364 per week in Lamar, CO

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Lamar, CO
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $3,364 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 9/7/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Highland Staffing, LLC to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Lamar, Colorado, 81052!

Registered Nurse - Perioperative Services (Pre-Op, OR, PACU)

Job Summary

This role is for a highly skilled Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive perioperative patient care within a dynamic surgical services department in Lamar, Colorado. The facility features three operating suites, a combined Pre-operative and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) area, and one anesthesia provider.

The successful candidate will function as a primary caregiver, seamlessly transitioning between Pre-operative, Intra-operative (Circulator), and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) settings. The surgical case mix includes General, OB/GYN, Ophthalmology (primarily cataract surgery), and Orthopedics, with specialized cases occurring once to twice monthly.

This position requires an adaptable and experienced RN capable of delivering high-quality care across all phases of the surgical patient journey, ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care across Pre-operative, Intra-operative (Circulator), and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) settings.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments and accurately document all aspects of care.
• Offer emotional support and patient education to surgical patients and their families.
• Coordinate patient transfers and manage post-operative patient recovery.
• Circulate surgical cases, ensuring a sterile environment and patient safety.
• Assist with the processing of instruments and equipment, adhering to central sterile processing guidelines.
• Prepare patients for surgical procedures, ensuring all pre-operative protocols are followed.
• Collaborate effectively with other surgical staff members to optimize patient flow and care.
• Adhere strictly to principles of infection control and departmental policies.
• Maintain compliance with national standards set by organizations such as IAHCSMM, AORN, ASGE, and ASPAN.

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Colorado.
• Demonstrated experience functioning independently and effectively in Pre-operative, Intra-operative (Circulator), and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) settings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of recent experience in Pre-operative, Intra-operative (Circulator), and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) roles.
• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification.
• Previous scrub experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Clinical Expertise: Proficient in patient assessment, care

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