ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Lamar, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

RN Position Job Notes:

Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.

Opportunity:

RN - Circulator OR

Job Details:

• Work 40-hour work week with general hours from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday
• Occasional late days required to complete surgical case loads
• Rotational call schedule averaging 1-2 days per week and every other weekend or every 3rd weekend
• Must have experience in all three areas: Pre-op, OR/Circulator, and PACU
• Function as primary caregiver able to work in all three surgical service areas
• Handle surgical cases including General, OB/GYN, Ophthalmology (cataract surgery), and Orthopedics surgeries
• Work with 3 OR suites, 3 PACU beds, Pre-op area, and 1 anesthesia provider
• Conduct assessments, document care, provide emotional support, coordinate transfers, and recover patients
• Circulate cases and assist with processing instruments/equipment in central sterilizing
• Prepare patients for surgery and provide patient education
• Must maintain current Colorado RN licensure
• 3 years Pre-op/OR/PACU experience preferred
• ACLS certification required, CNOR preferred
• Scrub experience preferred
• Must adhere to principles of infection control and follow national standards through IAHCSMM, AORN, ASGE, and ASPAN
• Ability to perform effectively in highly stressful situations with good communication skills
• Physical demands include long periods of standing, walking, heavy lifting, and potential exposure to blood and body fluids

Facility:

This medical center operates a comprehensive surgical services department with three operating room suites, three PACU beds, and a dedicated pre-operative area. The facility provides a full range of surgical services including general surgery, OB/GYN procedures, ophthalmology including cataract surgery, and orthopedic procedures. The surgical department maintains high standards of patient care while following national healthcare guidelines and infection control protocols.

Location:

Lamar, CO

Lamar offers a peaceful small-town atmosphere in southeastern Colorado with a strong sense of community and affordable cost of living. The area provides excellent outdoor recreation opportunities and serves as a gateway to exploring Colorado's diverse landscapes while maintaining a relaxed pace of life.

Adex Job ID #292134. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLCBenefits

• Referral bonus