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OR RN
Aurora, Colorado
University of Colorado Hospital

$2,142-2,592/week
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Operating Room Nurse

Job Overview

  • Location: Aurora, Colorado
  • Employment type: Travel/Contract
  • Shift: Day, 3x12 hours, 6:45 AM–7:15 PM
  • Weekly hours: 36
  • Contract length: 13 weeks
  • Unit: Operating room in a Level 1 trauma center
  • Schedule: Saturday/Sunday plus one weekday; weekday varies based on staffing needs
  • Floating: May float to other operating room units within scope

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in Colorado
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
  • 3 years of operating room experience
  • Operating room experience within the last year
  • Experience working with Level 1 Trauma or Level 2 Trauma patients
  • One completed travel assignment
  • BLS issued by American Heart Association
  • Experience with Epic

Additional Job Details

  • 1:1 ratio
  • General, GU/GYN, neuro, ENT, and plastic cases
  • No on-call requirement
  • Guaranteed hours: No
  • RTO limit: 10 days maximum approved
  • RTO not allowed during:
    • June 28–July 9, 2026
    • September 2–September 12, 2026
    • October 25–November 4, 2026

Compliance and Onboarding

  • References: 2 required from the last 2 years; one must be from employment within the last year
  • Background check, education verification, drug testing, physical exam, fit test, TB screening, immunization documentation, and annual competency/compliance items are required before start
  • Facility-specific modules must be completed within the first 2 weeks of assignment

Facility

University of Colorado Hospital

4.3rating(85 reviews)

4 nurses recommend working with University of Colorado Hospital

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University of Colorado Hospital
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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 620 beds
ADDRESS12605 East 16th AvenueAurora, CO 80045
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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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