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 (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)
• Hours per Week: 36 hours (typically 3 shifts per week)
• Weekend Requirements: As needed per unit needs
• On-Call Requirements: Approximately 3 shifts per 8-week schedule period, as needed
• Float: May need to float within scope to other Operating Rooms in the facility
• Patient Ratio: 1:1
• Types of Cases: General, GU/GYN, Neuro, ENT, Plastic surgery

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
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with Epic Electronic Health Record system

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

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

  • 7-year background check including SSN trace, Colorado Statewide CBI, education verification (accredited nursing school), FACIS III, sex offender search, OFAC sanctions list
• Employment and work history verification for the last 3 years (gaps >30 days must be explained)
• References: 2 references from the last 2 years, including one from the last year, from Charge RN, Manager, or Supervisor
• 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 (3M 1860S, 1860R, 1870/1870+ masks accepted)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or signed declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (QGold/TSpot or True 2-Step PPD)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity by titer or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination series or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • COVID-19 vaccination proof or signed declination (acceptable vaccines: AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Moderna)
• Drug testing within 30 days of start and updated annually (specific drug panel required)
• Color Blindness: Must pass Ishihara exam prior to start (online testing not accepted)

Competency and Training Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (updated annually)
• Core competency exams (Parts I, II, III) with minimum 80% score, updated annually
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (updated annually)
• OSHA mandatory training (updated annually)
• Facility-specific new employee orientation modules to be completed within first two weeks of assignment

Additional Notes

• Time off (RTO) is limited to 10 days maximum and is not allowed during certain blackout periods in 2026
• Flexibility may be considered for harder-to-fill positions
• Guaranteed hours are not provided

This position is ideal for experienced Operating Room Registered Nurses with trauma experience who are seeking a travel contract in a Level 1 Trauma Center environment.