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 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 across all three surgical service areas
• Conduct patient assessments and document care throughout surgical process
• Provide emotional support and coordinate patient transfers
• Circulate surgical cases including general, OB/GYN, ophthalmology (cataract surgery), and orthopedic surgeries
• Assist with processing instruments and equipment in central sterilizing
• Prepare patients for surgery and provide patient education
• Must adhere to infection control principles and department policies
• Follow national standards through IAHCSMM, AORN, ASGE, and ASPAN
• Current Colorado RN licensure required
• 3 years Pre-op/OR/PACU experience preferred
• ACLS certification required
• CNOR certification preferred
• Scrub experience preferred
• Ability to perform effectively in highly stressful situations
• Must handle long periods of standing, walking, and heavy lifting
• Exposure to blood, body fluids, and infectious diseases possible

Facility:

This medical center features a comprehensive surgical services department with 3 operating room suites, 3 PACU beds, a pre-operative area, and 1 anesthesia provider. The facility performs a variety of surgical procedures including general surgery, OB/GYN procedures, ophthalmology surgeries (particularly cataract procedures), and orthopedic surgeries performed once to twice monthly. The surgical services department maintains high standards following national guidelines and provides a full spectrum of perioperative care.

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 easy access to outdoor recreational activities and maintains a slower pace of life while still offering essential amenities and services for healthcare professionals.

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