Travel RN - Operating Room

American Traveler; Lamar (CO); On-site; USD 147,000 - 8,059,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with match

Travel assignments

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring an RN with combined OR Circulator, Pre-Op, and PACU experience for a surgical services role requiring rotational call coverage. The facility features 3 OR suites and diverse surgical cases, with day shift hours and weekend rotation.

Compensation includes weekly pay with stipends and lodging for travel assignments. The candidate must hold an active Colorado RN license, have 6+ years of nursing experience (3+ years in Pre-Op/OR/PACU), ACLS, and prefer CNOR; scrub

Qualifications

• Active CO or compact RN license required.
• Minimum 6 years of nursing experience required, with 3 years of combined Pre-Op/OR/PACU experience preferred.
• ACLS certification required.
• CNOR certification preferred.
• Scrub experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include patient assessments, documentation, circulating cases, patient recovery, and preparing patients for surgery.
• Assists with processing surgical instruments and equipment in central sterilizing.
• Provides patient education and emotional support throughout the surgical process.
• Adheres to infection control standards and follows national guidelines from IAHCSMM, AORN, ASGE, and ASPAN.

Skills

ACLS certification

CNOR preferred

Scrub experience

Job description

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Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN with combined OR Circulator, Pre-Op, and PACU experience for a surgical services role requiring rotational call coverage.

Details

• Facility with 3 OR suites, 3 PACU/Pre-Op bays, and 1 anesthesia provider
• Surgical case types include general, OB/GYN, ophthalmology (cataract), and occasional orthopedic procedures
• Day shift hours 6:30am-2:30pm Monday through Friday, with occasional late days to complete surgical caseloads
• Rotational call coverage averaging 1-2 days per week plus every other or every third weekend depending on staffing
• Holiday coverage required as part of rotational schedule
• Must be able to function across all three specialty areas: Pre-Op, OR Circulator, and PACU

Requirements

• Active CO or compact RN license required
• Minimum 6 years of nursing experience required, with 3 years of combined Pre-Op/OR/PACU experience preferred
• ACLS certification required
• CNOR certification preferred
• Scrub experience preferred
• Must be comfortable with long periods of standing, walking, and heavy lifting
• Exposure to blood, body fluids, and infectious materials expected

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include patient assessments, documentation, circulating cases, patient recovery, and preparing patients for surgery
• Assists with processing surgical instruments and equipment in central sterilizing
• Provides patient education and emotional support throughout the surgical process
• Adheres to infection control standards and follows national guidelines from IAHCSMM, AORN, ASGE, and ASPAN
• Reports to the Surgical Services Manager or designee
• Requires strong communication skills and the ability to remain effective in high-stress situations

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

$3,406/wk or $3,240/wk local

Travel RN - Operating Room

Assignment Overview

Posted 6 days ago

Shift

Days, 5x8hrs

Hours

40 hrs/wk

Start Date

Sep 28, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

2

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$44,278

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$177,112

Weekly Wages

$2,160/wk

Regular Hours

$54.00 x 40 hours/wk = $2,160

Weekly Stipends

$1,246/wk

Lodging

$110.00 x 7 days = $770

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $3,240 - $3,406. The $3,406 weekly pay shown in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range. Weekly travel pay includes tax-free stipends per IRS guidelines. Weekly local pay is fully taxable and therefore lower due to additional employer-paid taxes and related costs.

Facility

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Job ID: P-752176