OR | Registered Nurse Travel RN – Lamar

Join a collaborative surgical services team as an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) in Lamar, Colorado. This travel nursing contract offers perioperative nursing experience across pre-operative care, operating room circulation, and post-anesthesia care (PACU) in a close-knit healthcare setting.

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,950–$3,100
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Assignment End Date: January 18, 2027
• Schedule: 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8-hour day shifts, generally 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Call Coverage: Rotational weekday, weekend, and holiday call; occasional late days may be required based on surgical case volume
• Clinical Setting: Surgical services, operating room, pre-operative care, and PACU
• Surgical Cases: General surgery, OB/GYN, ophthalmology including cataract procedures, and occasional orthopedic surgery

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Colorado
• Experience across pre-operative care, operating room circulation, and post-anesthesia care (PACU) required
• Three years of experience across pre-op, operating room, and PACU settings preferred
• Demonstrated ability to practice independently in pre-operative care, OR circulation, and post-anesthesia recovery
• Current ACLS certification
• CNOR certification preferred
• Operating room scrub experience preferred
• Strong communication, patient education, organization, and clinical judgment skills
• Ability to remain effective in high-stress situations and manage prolonged periods of standing, walking, and patient-care activity

• Perform pre-operative assessments, prepare patients for surgery, and provide education and emotional support
• Circulate surgical cases while maintaining patient safety, accurate documentation, and adherence to established procedures
• Recover patients in the PACU and monitor their condition throughout the post-anesthesia period
• Coordinate patient transfers and communicate effectively with providers and the multidisciplinary surgical team
• Assist with the processing of instruments and equipment in central sterilization
• Support colleagues and contribute to an efficient operating room workflow
• Follow infection-control practices and recognized professional standards for perioperative, endoscopic, and post-anesthesia care
• Provide safe, compassionate, and individualized nursing care throughout the surgical experience

Lamar is a welcoming southeastern Colorado community in the scenic Arkansas River Valley. Its relaxed pace, open spaces, and access to outdoor recreation provide a refreshing environment for healthcare professionals seeking a meaningful travel nurse assignment in a close-knit community.

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GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.