Cardiothoracic Trauma Operating Room RN
Aurora, CO
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract) - Aurora, Colorado

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Aurora, Colorado
• Facility Type: Level 1 Trauma Center, Operating Room (41 ORs)
• Shift: Days, all days of the week; occasional float to 0845 and 1045 starts
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Weekend Requirements: Yes, per unit needs
• On-Call Requirements: Yes, approximately 6 shifts per 8-week schedule period
• Floating: Yes, within scope to other University of Colorado Hospital ORs

Experience & Qualifications

• Required Experience: Minimum 3 years of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery experience in OR (Circulator/Scrub or both)
• Trauma Experience: Level 1 or 2 trauma experience required
• Epic Experience: Required
• First-Timers: Not accepted
• Certifications Required:

  • AHA BLS
  • Colorado OR Compact RN License
• Patient Ratio: 1:1
• Types of Cases: General, GU/GYN, Neuro, ENT, Plastic Surgery

Time Off Restrictions

• Maximum of 10 Return to Office (RTO) days allowed
• No RTO allowed during these periods:

  • August 27 - September 10, 2025
  • October 22 - November 3, 2025
  • November 24 - December 1, 2025
  • December 21 - January 3, 2026
• Flexibility may be considered for harder-to-fill positions

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Identification: I9 or attestation, valid Driver’s License/State ID (clear copies front/back)
• Background Checks: 7-year background check including SSN trace, CBI search, child abuse/neglect search (for pediatrics), education verification, sex offender search, sanctions list, and others as applicable
• Education Verification: 3rd party verification of highest level of education; transcripts/diplomas acceptable if needed
• Licensure Verification: State license verification within 60 days of start; NURSYS verification required
• References: Two references from the last two years, including one from the last year, from Charge RN, Manager, Supervisor, or above
• Employment History: Verification of last 3 years of employment; gaps over 30 days must be explained
• Skills Checklist: Required annually
• Colorado CAPS Check: Required within 60 days of start

Certifications & Competencies

• Basic Life Support (BLS): AHA or RQI accepted
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): May be required depending on unit
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS): Required for certain units (not specified here)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP): May be required depending on unit
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC): Required for ER (if applicable)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM): Required for Labor & Delivery (if applicable)
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Required within 1 year and updated annually
• Competency Exams: Core Parts I, II, III, Dysrhythmia/EKG, OSHA mandatory exams required annually with minimum scores
• Color Blind Testing: Ishihara exam required prior to start (online testing not accepted for new candidates)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI): Required for psychiatric positions (not applicable here)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year of start, signed by MD, DO, NP, or PA
• Fit Mask Test: Required within 12 months of start and updated annually (specific mask types listed)
• Immunizations/Vaccinations:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years or signed declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, with annual updates for positives
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination series or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination/documentation required during flu season (declinations not accepted)
• Drug Testing: Required within 30 days of start and updated annually; specific drug panel required
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Proof of vaccination or signed declination required (AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Moderna accepted)

This position is suited for experienced OR RNs with cardio-thoracic surgery and trauma experience, comfortable with a fast-paced Level 1 trauma center environment, and able to meet strict certification and compliance requirements.