Operating Room Registered Nurse
Boulder, CO
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Operating Room specialty position supporting perioperative care in an acute healthcare setting. The role involves a broad surgical case mix, including orthopedic, trauma, neurological, general, gynecological, ear, nose, and throat, urological, and robotic-assisted procedures. The position requires participation in rotating shifts, call coverage, and specialty-area orientation.

Job Details

• Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts with a minimum of 36 hours per week; available schedules may include 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts beginning at 6:45 a.m., with evening scheduling based on operational needs.
• Required Qualifications:
  • At least 2 years of Operating Room experience.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Scrubbing experience.
  • Comfort supporting a broad range of surgical specialties.
• Additional Information:
  • The unit includes nine operating suites, including one designated for cardiac procedures, and averages approximately 2530 cases per day.
  • Common procedures include orthopedic trauma, fractures, orthopedic spine, neurological, general, gynecological, ear, nose, and throat, urological, and robotic-assisted cases.
  • The typical patient population is older than 15 years, with trauma cases involving motor vehicle collisions, rock climbing injuries, and bicycle injuries.
  • Weeknight call includes 23 nights during a six-week rotation from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
  • Weekend call is scheduled in 12-hour increments from 7:00 p.m. Friday through 7:00 a.m. Monday.
  • Holiday call is assigned according to rotation and may cover operational gaps.
  • Call response time is 30 minutes.
  • A charge nurse is present on every shift; evening and weekend charge nurses may receive an assignment.
  • Unit-based operating room technicians are available.
  • Orientation is tailored to experience and may range from 3 days to 2 weeks, with exposure to each specialty area.
  • First-time travelers may be considered with at least 2 years of Operating Room experience.
  • Scrubbing is preferred but not required for registered nurses.
  • One shift may be canceled during each two-week pay period.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits