Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $3,210 per week

Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Lamar, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : OR - Operating Room
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 01 / 12 / 2026
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Lamar, Colorado

Advance your surgical nursing career as a Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) in Lamar, Colorado (zip code 81052). Join a leading healthcare team and gain valuable experience across Pre-Op, OR / Circulator, and PACU in a state-of-the-art surgical facility. This travel nursing job offers the chance to work in southeastern Colorado’s welcoming community, surrounded by beautiful prairie landscapes and abundant outdoor recreation.

Colorado Nursing Job Details

Location : Lamar, CO (Zip : 81052) – Colorado nursing jobs

Healthcare Setting : Surgical Services – Operating Room, Pre-Op, PACU

Job Type : Travel Registered Nurse Contract

Start Date : January 12, 2026

End Date : April 13, 2026

Contract Length : 13 weeks

Hours : 40 hours per week

Shift : Day Shift (6 : 30am – 2 : 30pm, Monday–Friday), with rotational call coverage on weekends and holidays. Occasional late days for high surgical case loads.

Estimated Weekly Pay : $2,950–$3,020

Facility Features : 3 operating room suites, 3 PACU & Pre-op areas, 1 anesthesia provider

Registered Nurse Qualifications

Active Colorado RN license (Registered Nurse)

At least 1 year of recent experience in Pre-Op, OR / Circulator, and PACU (3 years preferred)

ACLS certification required

CNOR certification and scrub nurse experience preferred

Ability to work rotational call (weekdays, weekends, and holidays)

Excellent communication and critical thinking skills

Physical ability for prolonged standing, walking, and occasional heavy lifting

OR RN Responsibilities

Deliver direct patient care in Pre-Op, Operating Room, and PACU settings

Perform patient assessments, document care, and coordinate patient transfers

Recover post-surgical patients and circulate surgical cases as needed

Assist with instrument and equipment processing in central sterilization

Prepare patients for surgery and provide perioperative patient education

Maintain infection control standards and comply with departmental policies

Follow national standards (IAHCSMM, AORN, ASGE, ASPAN)

Collaborate with the surgical services team and support clinical staff

Discover the benefits of working as a travel nurse in Lamar, Colorado—enjoy a friendly community, scenic parks, and a supportive healthcare environment. Apply now to join our surgical nursing team and take the next step in your healthcare career!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #437733. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : OR

About Planet Healthcare

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professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to

uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to

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