Travel Registered Nurse
Listed on 2026-01-08
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Surgical Assistant
Embark on a transformative journey as a Traveling Registered Nurse in the Operating Room, with a focused opportunity in Lamar, Colorado, starting 01/12/2026. This assignment is more than a job—it's a chance to shape surgical outcomes, collaborate with skilled teams, and elevate your perioperative expertise.
You’ll be part of a mission-driven organization that values precision, compassion, and continuous growth, delivering patient-centered care in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. As you broaden your horizons, you’ll also have the opportunity to experience Colorado’s rich landscapes and outdoor traditions—neighborhoods that blend small-town warmth with access to wide-open spaces, where weekend adventures await and the scenery invites awe. From the rolling plains to the nearby foothills, Colorado’s beauty is a backdrop for your professional and personal exploration, offering moments of respite after demanding shifts and a chance to recharge with family, friends, and nature.
Lamar, Colorado, sits in a welcoming regional community, providing a supportive setting where you can deliver exceptional perioperative care while enjoying a balanced lifestyle. The area offers affordable living, local culture, and proximity to outdoor recreation that makes downtime restorative. Beyond Lamar, the broader Colorado experience presents a spectrum of experiences—from mountain vistas and sunny skies to historic towns and nearby national parks—making this assignment not only a professional engagement but a gateway to memorable surroundings.
Our program also provides flexibility for travel across the United States, allowing you to broaden your clinical exposure while maintaining the same core standards of care and support you expect from a trusted partner.
As a Traveling OR RN, you’ll be integral to the patient journey—from preoperative preparation through post-anesthesia recovery. Your responsibilities will include maintaining sterile technique, assisting in scrubs or circulating roles, and providing vigilant intraoperative patient advocacy. You’ll collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical techs, and unit staff to ensure seamless case flow, meticulous instrument counts, and adherence to safety protocols. You’ll contribute to the development of safe, efficient perioperative pathways, support patient education, and help optimize turnover so teams can deliver timely, high-quality care across diverse surgical specialties.
Keyresponsibilities
- Prepare and assist in the operating room, maintaining sterile fields, ensuring correct equipment availability, and supporting patient safety throughout procedures.
- Monitor and respond to intraoperative events, coordinate with anesthesia and surgical teams, and document critical information with accuracy.
- Participate in preoperative assessment and postoperative disposition conversations, contributing to comprehensive care plans.
- Uphold infection control standards, environmental safety, and regulatory compliance; engage in ongoing quality improvement initiatives.
- Adapt quickly to varying OR layouts, equipment, and case mixes while maintaining consistent, compassionate patient care.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes, share best practices, and support staff development.
- Competitive weekly pay: $2,837–$3,005, with guaranteed hours of 40 per week.
- Housing assistance and relocation support to ease transition to the Lamar assignment and to make multi-location work feasible.
- A tangible pathway for contract extensions and ongoing assignments across locations, enabling you to broaden your clinical repertoire and leadership opportunities.
- A comprehensive support network, including 24/7 travel and clinical liaison assistance, credentialing help, and credentialing oversight to minimize downtime and maximize clinical time at the bedside.
- Access to continual education and perioperative growth opportunities, with mentorship and structured pathways to advance within the OR specialty.
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