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OR RN
Aurora, Colorado
University of Colorado Hospital

$2,520-3,456/week

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Operating Room

Overview

Travel/Contract role in Aurora, Colorado
13-week contract
Day shift: 4x12 hours, 6:45–19:15
48 hours per week
Unit: 41 ORs, Level 1 Trauma Center
Ratio: 1:1

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Colorado
OR - Operating Room (3 years of experience)
OR - Operating Room experience within the last year
One completed travel assignment
BLS issued by American Heart Association or RQI
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Experience working with Level 1 Trauma or Level 2 Trauma patients
Experience working with Neuro patients
Experience with General surgery cases
Experience with GU/GYN surgery cases
Experience with ENT surgery cases
Experience with Plastic surgery cases
Experience with Epic
Must be able to float to other UCH ORs
Must be available for occasional float to 08:45 and 10:45 starts
Must be available for occasional float to nights, up to 3 shifts per contract
Weekend and on-call coverage as needed

Types of Cases

General
GU/GYN
Neuro
ENT
Plastic

Additional Notes

First-timers accepted: No
Guaranteed hours: No
Requested travelers who completed a full year on assignment should not be rebooked for at least one year
RTO limit: 10 days maximum
RTO not allowed during:
- October 25 – November 4, 2026
- November 22 – December 2, 2026
- December 20 – January 3, 2027

Facility

University of Colorado Hospital

4.3rating(84 reviews)

4 nurses recommend working with University of Colorado Hospital

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Med Surg / Telemetry (RN)

Staff Position

5.0rating

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Short Term Acute Care
620 beds

ADDRESS12605 East 16th AvenueAurora, CO 80045

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About Aurora, CO

As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Aurora, CO here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Lower cost of living compared to the national average.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 88°F and winter lows of 17°F.

Furnished Housing

Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find.

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, and public transportation options are available.

Demographics

Diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the high pollen count.
Aurora has a large population of travel nurses.

Things to Do

Plentiful and diverse local attractions including the Aurora History Museum, the Black American West Museum, and the Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus.
Fantastic food scene with restaurants like El Taco de Mexico, Sam's No 3 Diner, and La Sandia Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar.
Outdoor activities include the Aurora Reservoir for fishing, boating, swimming, and ice skating in the winter, as well as over 50 miles of beautiful hiking trails.

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