Travel Contract

OR RN
Aurora, CO
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

$3,451/week
Posted 4 days ago

Overview

  • Start Date11/02/2026
  • Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
  • ShiftDays
  • Duration13 weeks
  • Facility Information
    Short Term Acute Care620 beds
  • Setting
    Hospital

Pay

Estimated total pay
$3,451/week

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 for a Level 1 Trauma Center requiring 3+ years of OR experience, prior travel assignment experience, and a CO or compact RN license.

Details

  • Operating Room unit with 41 ORs at a Level 1 Trauma Center
  • Day shift schedule, 4x12 hours, starting at 0645 with occasional float to 0845 or 1045 starts
  • Occasional float to night shift, no more than 3 shifts per contract
  • Float to other OR units within the health system as needed
  • 1:1 patient ratio
  • Weekend coverage required as needed per unit
  • On-call requirements as needed, approximately 3 shifts per 8-week schedule period
  • Cases include General, GU/GYN, Neuro, ENT, and Plastic surgery procedures

Requirements

  • Active RN license (CO or Compact)
  • Current BLS certification
  • Minimum 3 years of Operating Room experience required
  • Level 1 or Level 2 Trauma experience required
  • Epic charting experience required
  • At least one completed travel assignment required
  • Experience with gynecologic, plastics, neurology, trauma, general surgery, urology, and ENT procedures including craniotomy circulating

Additional Information

  • Provide perioperative nursing care across a wide range of surgical specialties in a Level 1 Trauma Center setting
  • Completion of all facility-specific modules required within the first week of assignment
  • First-time travelers will not be considered
  • Candidates previously employed by the health system within the last two years will not be considered
  • Resources who completed a full year on assignment will not be rebooked for at least one year
  • Maximum of 10 RTO days per contract, with blackout periods restricting time off during select weeks in September, October/November, and December/January
  • No blocked scheduling requests allowed
  • Local candidates accepted
American Traveler Job ID #P-765375. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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

4.3rating(84 reviews)

4 nurses recommend working with University of Colorado Hospital

Anonymous
Anonymous
Med Surg / Telemetry (RN)
Staff Position
5.0rating
Review of University of Colorado Hospital on Jun 9, 2026
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University of Colorado Hospital
DetailsVerification data is contributed by healthcare professionals like you, who leave reviews on Vivian.
  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 620 beds
ADDRESS12605 East 16th AvenueAurora, CO 80045
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Employer

American Traveler

4.9rating(130 reviews)

85 nurses recommend working with American Traveler

Frank I
Frank I
ED - Emergency Department (RN)
5.0rating

Pros

Savannah was truly perfect. Knowledgeable, responsive, caring, informative, and honest. I didn’t feel like I was apart of a sales scheme. She truly put me at ease during the process. I felt like she had my back and would work to find me what I was looking for. I look forward to working with American Traveler in the future.

Cons

No cons

Review of Savannah Albrecht on Oct 1, 2026

Recommends working with American Traveler

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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.

Response timewithin an hour
Travel jobs$1,223–4,307/week
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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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