Operating Room Registered Nurse
Aurora, Colorado
University of Colorado Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Location: Aurora, Colorado
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Position in a Level 1 Trauma Center with 41 Operating Rooms
• Shift: Days with various start times (including occasional floats to 08:45 and 10:45 starts)
• Weekend and On-Call Requirements: Yes (approx. 6 on-call shifts per 8-week schedule)
• Floating: Required within scope to other OR units at the facility
• Ratio: 1:1 patient care

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery experience in the OR (as Circulator, Scrub, or both)
• Level 1 or 2 trauma experience required
• Epic electronic health record experience required
• No first-time travelers accepted (prior travel experience required)

Case Types

• General Surgery
• GU/GYN
• Neurosurgery
• ENT
• Plastic Surgery

Certifications & Licensure

• AHA BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Colorado OR Compact RN License
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., ACLS, TNCC) – confirm as needed

Key Requirements & Notes

• No rebooking allowed for resources who have completed a full year on assignment at this facility for at least one year
• Return to Office (RTO) days limited to 10 max, with blackout periods during specific dates in 2026
• Various background checks, education verifications, and health documents required (see below)
• Must meet all state and facility-specific compliance and credentialing requirements

Required Documentation & Compliance

• I9 or Attestation
• Driver’s License/State ID (clear copies front/back)
• E-Verify or Attestation
• Background Checks including 7-year history, education verification, and various federal/state screenings
• Physical Exam (within 1 year, signed by MD, DO, NP, or PA)
• Fit Mask Test (annual, specific mask types required)
• Immunizations and Titers: TDAP, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Flu Seasonal Vaccination (or exemptions as applicable)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (annual)
• Drug Testing (within 30 days of start and annually)
• Color Blind Exam (Ishihara exam required prior to start)
• COVID vaccination proof or signed declination
• Employment history verification for last 3 years with explanations for gaps
• References: 2 from last 2 years, including one from last year, from charge RN, manager, or supervisor
• Skills checklist and competency exams (medication, dysrhythmia/EKG, core competencies, OSHA) updated annually
• State-specific CAPS check (Colorado) within 60 days of start

Additional Notes

• Guaranteed hours: No
• Flexibility may be considered for harder-to-fill positions
• Candidates must confirm renewal plans for any certifications expiring within 90 days of assignment start

This position is ideal for experienced OR Registered Nurses with strong Cardio-Thoracic and trauma experience who have prior travel contract experience and meet the comprehensive credentialing and compliance requirements.