Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,448 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : OR - Operating Room
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 01 / 05 / 2026
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

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

Advance your nursing career as an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) with a travel contract in Aurora, Colorado (80045). Join a leading Level 1 Trauma Center featuring 41 advanced operating rooms, and collaborate with a top-tier surgical team in a high-acuity, fast-paced healthcare environment. Aurora is a prime destination for healthcare professionals, offering both career growth and access to Colorado's renowned outdoor lifestyle.

Travel Nursing Job Details

Job Title : Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Travel Nurse

Location : Aurora, Colorado 80045 (Denver Metro Area)

Start Date : November 17, 2025

End Date : February 16, 2026

Contract Length : 13 weeks

Estimated Weekly Pay : $2,180 - $2,240

Shift : Days, 3x12-hour shifts (06 : 45 - 19 : 15); occasional float to 08 : 45 and 10 : 45 starts

Hours per Week : 36

Facility : Level 1 Trauma Center, 41 Operating Rooms

On-Call : Approx. 6 shifts per 8-week schedule

Weekend Coverage : As required by unit needs

Patient Population : Adult surgical patients

Time Off : Up to 10 days approved per 13-week contract (blackout dates apply)

Registered Nurse Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of Cardio-Thoracic Operating Room nursing experience (Circulator and / or Scrub)

Experience in Level 1 or Level 2 Trauma Center required

Prior travel nursing experience required

Active Colorado or Compact State Registered Nurse (RN) license

Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification

Proficiency with Epic electronic health record (EHR) system

No first-time travelers accepted

Ability to float to other OR units as needed

Operating Room Nurse Responsibilities

Provide perioperative nursing care for diverse surgical procedures, including Cardio-Thoracic, General, GU / GYN, Neuro, ENT, and Plastic surgeries

Circulate and / or scrub for complex surgical cases in a high-acuity, trauma center environment

Participate in on-call rotation and respond to emergent surgical cases

Float to other operating room units within the healthcare facility as needed

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes

Utilize Epic EHR for accurate clinical documentation and patient care coordination

Maintain compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and safety standards

Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in scheduling and unit assignments

Discover the vibrant healthcare community of Aurora, Colorado—just minutes from Denver—where you can enjoy mountain views, diverse dining, and endless outdoor recreation. Apply now to join our healthcare team as an Operating Room Registered Nurse and make a difference in patient care with this rewarding Colorado nursing job!

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 #420725. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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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