Travel Registered Nurse

Overview

Registered Nurse – OR;
Craig, Colorado;
Start 09/21/2026; 13-week travel assignment; $2,286-$2,403 per week;
Days shift;
Short Term Acute Care Hospital.

• Weekly pay: $2,286-$2,403 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Days
• Start date:
  
  09/21/2026
• Facility/work setting:
  Short Term Acute Care Hospital
• Guaranteed hours: 0.0

• Plan, implement, and evaluate perioperative patient care plans based on assessment, serving as Day Surgery RN, Intra-Operative RN (Circulating and/or Scrub), and PACU RN as needed.
• Monitor, document, and communicate patient condition; provide thorough handoffs to receiving nursing teams.
• Collaborate across disciplines to coordinate patient transfer, discharge, referrals, and psychosocial support needs; identify barriers to effective communication.
• Assess learning needs of patient and family; provide education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances; effectively delegate to ancillary personnel.
• Maintain adherence to perioperative standards and policies; ensure Perioperative Verification is complete before entering the surgical suite.
• Respond to emergencies using ACLS/PALS-aligned protocols; protect patient confidentiality and perform other duties as assigned.

• Active, unencumbered RN license in Colorado or a compact state.
• BLS required within six months of hire; ACLS required within six months of hire.
• PALS or ENPC required within one year of hire; TNCC preferred but required for call positions.
• Minimum of two years hospital nursing experience; previous OR experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred; valid RN licensure in Colorado or compact state.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced perioperative environment; ability to pass background check and pre-employment drug screen; meet health requirements.

• Dedicated travel staffing support and onboarding assistance
• Credentialing and compliance assistance to facilitate onboarding
• Ongoing assignment support and access to a staffing team throughout the contract
• Performance and clinical support to help ensure a smooth assignment

Please note:

Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

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