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Operating Room Registered Nurse
Denver, Colorado
HCA HealthONE Swedish CO

$1,680-2,215/week
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room (OR) Travel Position

Location: Denver, Colorado
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36


Unit Information

  • Unit: Operating Room (OR)
  • Hospital Size: 408 beds
  • OR Rooms: 14 total (1 Hybrid Cardiovascular OR, 1 Cystoscopy OR, 12 multipurpose ORs)
  • Staffing:
    • 60 full-time employees including OR RNs, CSTs, PCTs, Anesthesia Techs, Service Line Lead RN, Tech Service Line Coordinator, Clinical Charge RNs, Director, VP
    • Day Shift: 14-16 RNs, 14-16 CSTs, 2 Clinical Charge RNs
    • Night Shift: 1 Clinical Charge RN, 1 OR RN, 1 CST, with call teams for Neuro, CVOR, and General Surgery
  • Patient Ratios: 1:1
  • Equipment: Standard OR equipment, Stryker video systems
  • EMR System: Meditech

Typical Procedures

  • Angioplasty
  • Appendectomy
  • Biopsy
  • Orthopedic and spine surgeries
  • Note: No transplant procedures

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in Colorado
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year
  • Acute Care experience
  • Current certifications: BLS and ACLS

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with circulating and scrubbing in the OR
  • Familiarity with Meditech EMR system

Work Schedule & On-Call

  • Typical shift: 36 hours per week
  • On-call required 1 day per week from 5 PM to 7 PM
  • Weekend on-call approximately once every 6 weeks when the orthopedic surgeon is on call

Ideal Candidate Attributes

  • Prioritizes patient experience
  • Strong communication skills with staff and providers
  • Adaptable to change

Additional Notes

  • Competitive market for travel RNs in this specialty
  • Unit staffed with experienced personnel and equipped with modern OR technology

About Englewood, CO

As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Englewood, CO here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Englewood's cost of living is slightly higher than the national average.
  • Wages generally match up with the higher cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs in Englewood are around 88°F, while winter lows can drop to 19°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available in Englewood, and they are relatively easy to find.
Transportation
  • Englewood is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system operated by the Regional Transportation District (RTD).
Demographics
  • Englewood has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the dry climate.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
Things to Do
  • Englewood offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, live music venues, and outdoor activities such as hiking and biking.
  • Sports enthusiasts can enjoy nearby golf courses and recreational facilities.
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