Operating Room Registered Nurse
Aurora, CO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days
$2,531/weekOverview
- Start Date06/15/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care620 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced OR RN for a Level 1 Trauma Center position requiring 3 years of OR experience and Epic proficiency.
Details
- Work in a large hospital OR environment with 41 operating rooms at a Level 1 Trauma Center
- Cases include General, GU/GYN, Neuro, ENT, and Plastics
- Patient ratio is 1:1
- Shift is mid-shift (10:45–23:15), 3x12-hour days, any day of the week with occasional float to 0645 or 0845 start times
- Weekend work required per unit needs
- No on-call requirements
- Floating required to other OR suites within the same health system
- 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
- Level 1 or Level 2 trauma center experience required
- Epic EMR experience required
Additional Information
- First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
- Candidates residing within 75 miles of the facility are subject to a local bill rate
- RTO is capped at 10 days maximum and is not permitted during the following blackout periods: June 28–July 9, July 9–September 2, September 2–12, and October 25–November 4
- 13-week contract
Facility
University of Colorado Hospital
4 nurses recommend working with University of Colorado Hospital
- Short Term Acute Care
- 620 beds
Employer
American Traveler
69 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Autumn is amazing! She is always on top of things and responds back fast.
Cons
None
Recommends working with 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.
About Aurora, CO
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Aurora, CO here's what you should know:- Lower cost of living compared to the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 88°F and winter lows of 17°F.
- Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find.
- Car friendliness is high, and public transportation options are available.
- 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.
- 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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