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 with 41 ORs, Level 1 Trauma Center
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts starting at 6:45 AM, with occasional float shifts starting at 8:45 AM and 10:45 AM
• Occasional night float shifts allowed (no more than 3 per contract)
• Weekend and on-call shifts required as needed (approx. 6 on-call shifts per 8-week period)
• Float within scope to other Operating Rooms at the facility as needed
• Case Types: General, GU/GYN, Neuro, ENT, Plastic Surgery
• Patient Ratio: 1:1
• First-time travelers are not accepted

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
• Trauma center experience
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

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), sex offender search, OFAC sanctions list
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education Verification (transcript/diploma acceptable)
• NURSYS Verification (RN license)
• Colorado CAPS Check Results (within 60 days of start)
• Employment Application and Work History Verification covering last 3 years (gaps >30 days must be explained)
• Two professional references from last two years (one from last year), from Charge RN, Manager, or Supervisor

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam (within 1 year, signed by MD, DO, NP, or PA)
• Fit Mask Test (within 12 months, specific approved masks; onsite testing available)
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or signed declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity by titer or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination series or declination
  • Varicella immunity by titer or vaccination
  • COVID-19 vaccination proof or signed declination
• Drug Testing (within 30 days of start, updated annually)
• Color Blindness Testing: Ishihara exam required prior to start (online testing not accepted)

Competency Requirements (must be current within 1 year)

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Core Competency Exams (Parts I, II, III)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (for ICU, Med/Surg, Tele, Stepdown, PCU, ER, Neuro ICU, etc.)
• OSHA Mandatory Training

Additional Notes

• Time off (RTO) is limited to 10 days maximum and is not allowed during certain holiday periods (e.g., late December, mid-March, early May, late May)
• 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 center experience and proficiency in Epic, seeking a travel contract in Colorado.