Travel Contract

Operating Room Registered Nurse
Aurora, CO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

$2,441/week

Posted 5 days ago

Overview

Start Date03/23/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftDays
Duration13 weeks
Facility Information
Short Term Acute Care620 beds
Setting
Hospital

Pay

10% higher than average Registered Nurse / Operating Room Nurse pay in Colorado

Estimated total pay

$2,441/week

Description

Assignment Overview

Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
Hours: 36 hrs/wk
Start Date: Mar 23, 2026
Length: 13 weeks
Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a travel assignment requiring a minimum of 3 years of OR experience, including scrub, with Level 1 or 2 trauma center background and Epic proficiency.

Details

Hospital operating room setting with the possibility of floating to other OR units within the same health system
Case types include General, GU/GYN, Neuro, ENT, and Plastics
Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts with 6:45 AM start times; occasional float to 8:45 AM or 10:45 AM starts
Occasional float to night shifts (6:45 PM–7:15 AM), not to exceed 3 shifts per contract
Weekend hours required on an as-needed basis
On-call required, approximately 3 shifts per 8-week schedule period
Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

Active CO RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
Current AHA BLS certification required
Minimum 3 years of OR experience required
Minimum 2 years of scrub experience required
Experience with General, GU/GYN, Neuro, ENT, and Plastics case types required
Level 1 or Level 2 Trauma Center experience required
Epic EMR proficiency required

Additional Information

First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
Candidates residing within 75 miles of the facility may be subject to a different pay rate structure

American Traveler Job ID #P-678219. 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: Travel RN - Operating Room

Facility

University of Colorado Hospital

4.4rating(85 reviews)

4 nurses recommend working with University of Colorado Hospital

4.0rating

Anonymous

OR - Operating Room (RN)

Review of University of Colorado Hospital on Mar 5, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
620 beds

ADDRESS12605 East 16th AvenueAurora, CO 80045

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Employer

American Traveler

4.9rating(95 reviews)

59 nurses recommend working with American Traveler

5.0rating

Anonymous

Rehabilitation (RN)

Review of American Traveler on Feb 26, 2026

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About

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.

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About Aurora, CO

As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Aurora, CO here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Lower cost of living compared to the national average.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 88°F and winter lows of 17°F.

Furnished Housing

Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find.

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, and public transportation options are available.

Demographics

Diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the high pollen count.
Aurora has a large population of travel nurses.

Things to Do

Plentiful and diverse local attractions including the Aurora History Museum, the Black American West Museum, and the Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus.
Fantastic food scene with restaurants like El Taco de Mexico, Sam's No 3 Diner, and La Sandia Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar.
Outdoor activities include the Aurora Reservoir for fishing, boating, swimming, and ice skating in the winter, as well as over 50 miles of beautiful hiking trails.

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