OR RN
Aurora, CO
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days
$3,451/weekOverview
- Start Date11/02/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care620 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
- Hours: 48 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN with 3+ years of OR experience and Level I/II trauma background for a Level 1 Trauma Center.
Details
- Operating Room unit with 41 ORs in a Level 1 Trauma Center
- 1:1 patient ratio
- Day shift, 4x12 hours, 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM
- Occasional floating to 8:45 and 10:45 AM start times
- Occasional floating to night shift, no more than 3 shifts per contract
- Floating to other UCH ORs required as needed
- Weekend coverage as needed per unit needs
- On-call responsibilities approximately 3 shifts per 8-week schedule period
- Case types include General, GU/GYN, Neuro, ENT, and Plastic surgery
Requirements
- Active RN license, CO or Compact
- AHA BLS certification required
- Minimum 3 years of OR experience required
- Level I or Level II trauma experience required
- Epic EMR experience required
- At least one completed travel assignment required
- Experience with procedures across Gynecology, Plastics, Neurology, Trauma, General Surgery, Urology, and ENT specialties
Additional Information
- Circulate craniotomy cases as part of unit duties
- Completion of facility-specific training modules required within the first week of assignment
- Candidates who completed a full year on assignment at this facility must wait at least one year before rebooking
- Candidates previously employed by UCHealth or its affiliates may be ineligible and are subject to internal eligibility review
- Maximum of 10 RTO days approved per 13-week contract, with blackout periods restricting RTO during key holiday and high-census periods
- No blocked scheduling requests permitted
- First-time travelers will not be considered for this role
- Local candidates are accepted
Facility
University of Colorado Hospital
4 nurses recommend working with University of Colorado Hospital

- Short Term Acute Care
- 620 beds
Employer
American Traveler
84 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
I have absolutely nothing negative to say about Ms. Sebrona! She stayed close by and did her very best to get my foot in the door as a first time traveler! I appreciate her so much!!!
Cons
None
Recommends working with American Traveler
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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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