Operating Room Registered Nurse
Aurora, Colorado
University of Colorado Hospital

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

Location: Aurora, Colorado
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: Operating Room with 41 ORs, Level 1 Trauma Center
• Shift: 12-hour shifts starting at 6:45 AM, with occasional floats to 8:45 AM, 10:45 AM, and night shifts (no more than 3 night shifts per contract)
• Weekend and on-call shifts required as needed (approx. 6 on-call shifts per 8-week period)
• Float within scope to other Operating Rooms at the facility may be required
• Patient ratio: 1:1
• Types of cases: General, GU/GYN, Neuro, ENT, Plastic surgery
• No guaranteed hours
• First-time travelers are not accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Colorado
• Minimum 3 years of Operating Room nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma or Level 2 Trauma patients
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License/State ID (clear copies front and back)
• E-Verify or attestation documentation
• Proof of legal name change if applicable
• Background checks within 60 days of start, including:

  • 7-year background check with SSN trace
  • Colorado Statewide CBI check
  • Education verification from accredited nursing schools (CCNE or ACEN)
  • FACIS III, Sex Offender Search, OFAC Sanctions List
• Employment application and work history verification covering last 3 years (gaps >30 days must be explained)
• Two professional references from the last two years (one from the last year), from Charge RN, Manager, or Supervisor level
• Colorado CAPS check results within 60 days of start

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, DO, NP, or PA
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start, updated annually (3M 1860S, 1860R, or 1870/1870+ masks accepted)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or signed declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, with annual TB questionnaire if positive
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Positive MMR IGG titer or 2 vaccines (boosters required if titers negative/equivocal)
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer, completed vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (boosters required if titer negative/equivocal)
  • COVID-19 vaccine proof or signed declination (acceptable vaccines: AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Moderna)
• Drug testing within 30 days of start and updated annually (comprehensive 9-panel urine test)
• Color blindness testing via Ishihara exam (online testing not accepted)

Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (updated annually)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (updated annually)
• Core competency exams Parts I, II, and III (updated annually)
• OSHA mandatory training (updated annually)

Additional Notes

• Maximum of 10 return-to-office (RTO) days approved during the contract
• RTO not allowed during specific holiday periods (late December, mid-March, early May, late May)
• Facility-specific new employee orientation modules must be completed within the first two weeks of assignment
• Candidates must confirm renewal plans for any certifications expiring within 90 days of assignment start to avoid clearance issues

This position is ideal for experienced Operating Room Registered Nurses with trauma center experience and proficiency in Epic EHR, seeking a travel contract in Colorado.