Travel Operating Room RN - $2,531 per week

American Traveler; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring a travel nurse RN for the Operating Room at a Level 1 Trauma Center in Aurora, Colorado. This 13-week assignment requires a minimum of 3 years of OR experience, and proficiency in Epic EMR.

The role involves working 36 hours per week, primarily 12-hour day shifts. Candidates must hold an active CO RN license or a Compact RN license, along with BLS certification. First-time travelers will not be considered.

Compensation details will reflect tax-free stipends and other benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of OR experience required.
• Proficiency with Epic EMR is mandatory.
• Current AHA BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in the operating room at a Level 1 Trauma Center.
• Handle various case types including General, GU/GYN, Neuro, ENT, and Plastics.
• Work day shifts of 3x12 hours with occasional float to nights.

Skills

Epic EMR proficiency

OR experience

BLS certification

Trauma center experience

Education

Active CO RN license or Compact RN license

Job description

American Traveler 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: 06/22/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours per week: 36 hours
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a 13-week travel assignment at a Level 1 Trauma Center in Colorado, requiring at least 3 years of OR experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• Hospital operating room setting within a Level 1 Trauma Center with 41 ORs
• Case types include General, GU/GYN, Neuro, ENT, and Plastics
• 1:1 patient ratio
• Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts with 06:45 starts; occasional float to 08:45 or 10:45 starts
• Occasional float to nights, limited to no more than 3 night shifts per contract
• Weekend requirements apply per unit needs
• On-call required per unit needs, approximately 6 shifts per 8-week schedule period
• Float to other OR units within the same health system as needed
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active CO RN license or Compact RN license currently in hand
• Current AHA BLS certification required
• Minimum 3 years of OR experience required
• Level 1 or Level 2 trauma center experience required
• Proficiency with Epic EMR required
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position

Additional Information

• Candidates who completed a full year on assignment at this facility must wait at least one year before being eligible to return
• A maximum of 10 RTO days are allowed; RTO is not permitted during the following blackout periods: June 28–July 9, September 2–12, and October 25–November 4
• Candidates residing within 75 miles of the facility are eligible for consideration but may be subject to a different pay structure

American Traveler Job ID #P-713441. 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.