Travel OR RN

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

• Specialty:
  OR
  - Operating Room
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/21/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Operating Room RN with Level I/II trauma experience and a CO or compact RN license for a Level 1 Trauma Center

• Level 1 Trauma Center OR unit with 41 operating rooms
• Day shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts starting at 0645, with occasional floats to 0845 or 1045 starts
• Schedule includes Saturday and Sunday plus one weekday that varies weekly based on staffing needs
• Must work 3 night shifts per assignment
• Weekend work required with no on-call responsibilities
• 13-week contract length
• 1:1 patient ratio
• Float required to other UCH operating rooms within scope
• Handles General, GU/GYN, Neuro, ENT, and Plastic surgery cases
• Uses Epic EMR

• Active RN license, CO or Compact required
• Current BLS certification
• Minimum 3 years of OR experience required
• Level I or Level II trauma center experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• At least one completed travel assignment required
• Experience with a wide range of surgical procedures across gynecology, plastics, neurology, trauma, general surgery, urology, and ENT specialties

• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Candidates previously employed by UCHealth or its affiliates within the last two years are not eligible for consideration
• Travelers who completed a full year on assignment must wait at least one year before being rebooked
• Maximum of 10 RTO days approved per 13-week contract, with blackout periods where RTO is not allowed including late June/early July, early September, late October/early November, late November/early December, and year-end into early January
• Blocked scheduling requests are not permitted
• Completion of all facility-specific training modules is required within the first week of the assignment
• Local candidates residing within 75 miles of the facility may be considered

American Traveler Job  #P-742134. 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:
Travel RN
- Operating Room

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.