Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,295 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing stipend

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Travel reimbursement

Direct deposit

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel RN in the Operating Room (OR) for a Denver, Colorado assignment. You will provide specialized perioperative care in a Level 1 trauma setting, supporting diverse surgical procedures with the surgical team.

The role requires an active RN license, ACLS/BLS, and at least 2 years of OR experience; trauma experience and scrubbing skills are preferred. Schedule includes 12-hour days with weekend coverage during a 13-week block.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license to practice in Colorado or compact state
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of operating room nursing experience
• Preferred trauma experience and scrubbing capability

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized patient care in a surgical setting within a Level 1 trauma environment
• Support a variety of surgical procedures with the surgical team
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and surgical techs to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes

Skills

ACLS certification

BLS certification

Operating room experience

Trauma experience

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) licensure

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Denver, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN) position is available in a healthcare facility. The role involves providing specialized patient care in a surgical setting, supporting a variety of surgical procedures within a Level 1 trauma care environment. The position requires compliance with unit-specific protocols and collaboration with surgical teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour days, Friday through Sunday, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid license to submit; ACLS (American Heart Association) certification, BLS (American Heart Association) certification; minimum of 2 years experience in operating room nursing.
• Preferred Qualifications: Trauma experience; scrubbing required (OR technologists and scrub nurses); experience with EMR EPIC system.
• Additional Information: Unit orientation includes department-specific procedures; onboarding involves a two-week training period. The facility allows self-scheduling for weekend shifts; weekends are scheduled from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Holiday work is required if scheduled on a weekend day; response time for call responses is 30 minutes. The hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment, or 3 shifts for shorter assignments. No float rotation required. Scrub dress code is provided.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1321648. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Operating Room

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others - we're here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It's about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we're with you every step of the way. Let's build your best life - one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus