Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Lamar, CO
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Advance your surgical nursing career as a Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) in Lamar, Colorado (zip code 81052). Join a leading healthcare team and gain valuable experience across Pre-Op, OR/Circulator, and PACU in a state-of-the-art surgical facility. This travel nursing job offers the chance to work in southeastern Colorado’s welcoming community, surrounded by beautiful prairie landscapes and abundant outdoor recreation.

Colorado Nursing Job Details

• Location: Lamar, CO (Zip: 81052) – Colorado nursing jobs
• Healthcare Setting: Surgical Services – Operating Room, Pre-Op, PACU
• Job Type: Travel Registered Nurse Contract
• Start Date: January 12, 2026
• End Date: April 13, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Shift: Day Shift (6:30am – 2:30pm, Monday–Friday), with rotational call coverage on weekends and holidays. Occasional late days for high surgical case loads.
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,950–$3,020
• Facility Features: 3 operating room suites, 3 PACU & Pre-op areas, 1 anesthesia provider

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Colorado RN license (Registered Nurse)
• At least 1 year of recent experience in Pre-Op, OR/Circulator, and PACU (3 years preferred)
• ACLS certification required
• CNOR certification and scrub nurse experience preferred
• Ability to work rotational call (weekdays, weekends, and holidays)
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills
• Physical ability for prolonged standing, walking, and occasional heavy lifting

OR RN Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care in Pre-Op, Operating Room, and PACU settings
• Perform patient assessments, document care, and coordinate patient transfers
• Recover post-surgical patients and circulate surgical cases as needed
• Assist with instrument and equipment processing in central sterilization
• Prepare patients for surgery and provide perioperative patient education
• Maintain infection control standards and comply with departmental policies
• Follow national standards (IAHCSMM, AORN, ASGE, ASPAN)
• Collaborate with the surgical services team and support clinical staff

Discover the benefits of working as a travel nurse in Lamar, Colorado—enjoy a friendly community, scenic parks, and a supportive healthcare environment. Apply now to join our surgical nursing team and take the next step in your healthcare career!

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