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

• Shift: 12-hour shifts starting at 10:45 AM, with occasional float shifts starting at 8:45 AM and 6:45 AM
• Weekend Requirements: Yes, as needed per unit
• On-Call Requirements: No
• Unit: Operating Room (41 ORs), Level 1 Trauma Center
• Float Requirements: Yes, may float to other Operating Rooms within the system
• Patient Ratio: 1:1
• Types of Cases: General, GU/GYN, Neuro, ENT, Plastic Surgery

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Colorado
• Minimum 3 years of Operating Room experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with Level 1 or Level 2 trauma patients
• At least 2 years of robotic surgery scrub experience
• General OR experience including GU/GYN, Neuro, ENT, and Plastic Surgery cases
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Trauma experience
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Colorado OR Compact RN License
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Additional Required Certifications (may be required depending on unit)

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
• Other specialty certifications as applicable

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year history, education verification, and various federal/state screenings
• Drug testing within 30 days of start and annually thereafter
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, DO, NP, or PA
• Immunizations and titers: TDAP, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Hepatitis B, Varicella, Flu seasonal vaccination (or exemption)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Fit mask test within 12 months and updated annually (specific mask types required)
• Color blindness testing (Ishihara exam) prior to start
• COVID vaccination proof or signed declination

Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (updated annually)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (updated annually for ICU/ER/Neuro units)
• Core Part I, II, III competency exams (updated annually)
• OSHA mandatory training (updated annually)

Employment History & References

• Verification of last 3 years of employment required
• 2 professional references from the last 2 years, including one from the last year, preferably from a Charge RN, Manager, or Supervisor
• Explanation required for any employment gaps over 30 days

Notes

• Time off restrictions apply during certain holiday periods (e.g., late December to early January, mid-March, and May) with a maximum of 10 return-to-office days approved
• Flexibility may be considered for harder-to-fill positions

This position is ideal for experienced OR Registered Nurses with trauma and robotic surgery experience who are comfortable working in a fast-paced Level 1 trauma center environment and have prior travel contract experience.