Travel Registered Nurse OR Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 5,331,000 - 5,759,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 recruiter & travel support

Dedicated assignment support

Quick credentialing

Travel planning assistance

Potential extension opportunities

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse - Operating Room for a 13-week travel assignment in Vail, Colorado. The role supports perioperative care across pre-, intra-, and post-operative phases, collaborating with surgeons and anesthesiologists to ensure patient safety and efficient flow.

Requirements include an active Colorado RN license or compact state, BLS and ACLS, with potential CAPS background check.

Qualifications

• Active Colorado RN license or valid compact state license.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct perioperative nursing care across pre-, intra-, and post-operative phases.
• Administer medications, assist in procedures, uphold patient safety and sterile technique.
• Monitor patient status intraoperatively and in post-anesthesia recovery, documenting care and responses.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists and OR team to maintain safe patient flow.
• Educate patients and families about perioperative care, expectations and discharge instructions.

Job description

Registered Nurse - Operating Room | Travel assignment in Vail, Colorado

Start date 09/28/2026 | Duration 13 weeks | 32 guaranteed hours per week | Shift: 3x12 days | Weekly pay $2,257–$2,434 per week | Setting: Surgery Center (Travel)

This perioperative nursing role focuses on delivering safe, compassionate care to patients and their families across the surgical continuum. The selected nurse will collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the broader care team to optimize patient outcomes, manage patient flow, and educate patients about their care plans. Note: Colorado CAPS background check may be required; processing may take up to two weeks.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,257–$2,434 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 32 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3x12 days
• Start date: 09/28/2026
• Setting: Travel assignment at a surgery center

Responsibilities

• Provide direct perioperative nursing care for surgical patients across pre-, intra-, and post-operative phases
• Administer medications, assist in procedures, and uphold patient safety and sterile technique
• Monitor patient status intraoperatively and post-anesthesia recovery, documenting care and responses
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and OR team to maintain efficient, safe patient flow
• Educate patients and families about perioperative care, expectations, and discharge instructions

Requirements

• Active RN license in Colorado or a valid compact state
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification
• Colorado CAPS background check may be required; processing may take up to two weeks
• Ability to work in a fast-paced OR/perioperative setting and participate in a 3x12 shift schedule
• Willingness to travel and accept a temporary travel assignment

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Dedicated support throughout the assignment
• Quick credentialing to facilitate start
• Travel and assignment planning assistance
• Potential extension opportunities

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.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.