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 0645, with occasional floats to 0845, 1045, and nights (no more than 3 night shifts per contract)
• Unit: Operating Room, Level 1 Trauma Center
• Patient Ratio: 1:1
• Cases: General, GU/GYN, Neuro, ENT, Plastic Surgery
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, as needed per unit
• On-Call Requirement: Approximately 3 shifts per 8-week schedule period
• Float Requirement: Yes, must float within scope to other Operating Rooms as needed
• First-Timers: Not accepted (no first-time travelers)

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Operating Room (OR) experience
• OR experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel assignment
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Important 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)
• Candidates must be able to meet all required competencies and certifications as per facility standards

Required Documentation & Compliance

• I9 or Attestation
• Driver’s License/State ID (clear copies front and back)
• E-Verify or Attestation
• Proof of Name Change (if applicable)
• Background Check (7-year, including SSN trace, state and federal checks, education verification)
• Education Verification (accredited nursing school)
• Various competency exams (medication, dysrhythmia/EKG, core parts I-III, OSHA) updated annually
• Health documents including:

  • Physical exam within 1 year
  • Fit mask test within 12 months, updated annually
  • Immunizations and titers: TDAP, TB test or chest X-ray, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • Drug testing within 30 days of start, updated annually
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific exemption during flu season
  • COVID vaccination proof or signed declination
  • Color Blind Exam (Ishihara test) prior to start date
• References: 2 references from last 2 years, including one from the last year, from charge RN, manager, or supervisor
• Employment history verification for last 3 years with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• State-specific CAPS check results within 60 days of start

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is required: first-time travelers are not accepted for this role
• Candidates must have experience working in a Level 1 or 2 trauma center OR environment
• Epic electronic health record experience is mandatory

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