OR RN
Aurora, Colorado
University of Colorado Hospital

RN OR (Operating Room), Aurora, Colorado

Employment type: Travel/Contract Contract length: 13 weeks Unit: 41 ORs, Level 1 Trauma Center

Schedule

• Shift: 12-hour shifts, 0645 starts, with occasional float to 0845 and 1045 starts
• Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
• Nights: Must work 3-night shifts per assignment
• Weekends: As needed, per unit needs
• On-call: As needed, approximately 3 shifts per 8-week schedule period
• Guaranteed hours: No
• RTO: 10 RTO days maximum, approved. RTO is not allowed from November 22 to December 2, 2026; December 20, 2026 to January 3, 2027; or March 13 to March 21, 2027. Flexibility may be considered for harder-to-fill positions.
• Float: Within scope to other OR units
• Ratio: 1:1

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Colorado
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• 3 years of OR (Operating Room) experience
• OR (Operating Room) experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or RQI
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma or Level 2 Trauma patients
• Experience working with Neuro patients
• Experience with general surgery
• Experience with GU/GYN surgery
• Experience with neurosurgery
• Experience with ENT surgery
• Experience with plastic surgery
• Experience with Epic

Onboarding Requirements

• Background: 7-year background check within 60 days of start, including SSN trace, Colorado state check, education verification (nursing schools must be accredited by CCNE or ACEN), sex offender search, and OFAC sanctions search. EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks are required within 60 days of start.
• Drug testing: Within 30 days of start, then annually
• Competencies: Core Parts I, II, and III; OSHA Mandatory; and Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam. Each is required within 1 year of start, updated annually, with a minimum score of 80%. The Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam is also required for ICU and telemetry-type units.
• Color blind exam: Ishihara exam must be completed in person before start. Online testing is not accepted. Failing does not cancel the assignment.
• Immunizations and health: TDAP, MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), hepatitis B, and varicella documentation; COVID vaccine documentation or signed declination; current flu vaccine or approved exemption (declination forms are not accepted, deadline 11/12); negative TB test or chest X-ray; physical exam signed by an MD, DO, NP, or PA (not a chiropractor) within 1 year of start
• Fit test: N95 fit test within 12 months of start, updated annually
• Other: Colorado CAPS check within 60 days of start; E-Verify or attestation; driver's license or state ID; employment history verification for the last 3 years; 2 references from the last 2 years, one from current or most recent employment within the last year, from a Charge RN, Manager, Supervisor, or above (preceptors acceptable)