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 Summary

Seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Operating Room in a Level 1 Trauma Center. This role involves 12-hour shifts with start times primarily at 10:45 AM, with occasional floats to earlier shifts (8:45 AM and 6:45 AM). Weekend work is required as needed. The nurse will float within the scope to other Operating Rooms as necessary.

Required 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
• One completed travel assignment
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with general, GU/GYN, neuro, ENT, and plastic surgery cases
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Schedule & Work Details

• 12-hour shifts, primarily starting at 10:45 AM
• Occasional float to 8:45 AM and 6:45 AM shifts
• Weekend shifts as needed per unit requirements
• No on-call requirements
• Floating between like units within the Operating Room department

Important Notes

• Maximum of 10 return-to-office (RTO) days allowed
• RTO not allowed during specific holiday periods (late December, mid-March, early and late May)
• Flexibility may be considered for harder-to-fill positions

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background checks including 7-year history, education verification, and various federal/state screenings
• Verification of licensure and certifications within 60 days of start
• Physical exam and health documents updated annually
• Immunizations and titers required: TDAP, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Drug testing within 30 days of start and updated annually
• Fit mask test within 12 months and updated annually
• Color blind exam (Ishihara) required prior to start
• Annual competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests
• References: 2 professional references from the last 2 years, including one from the last year

Certifications That May Be Required (Confirm as Applicable)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) depending on unit
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) for pediatric units
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) for emergency roles
• Other specialty certifications as applicable

Additional Requirements

• Employment history verification for the last 3 years
• Skills checklist and competency exams updated annually
• Compliance with state-specific CAPS check requirements

This position is ideal for an experienced OR Registered Nurse with trauma and robotic surgery experience looking for a travel contract in Colorado.