American Traveler 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

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a day shift OR Circulator/Pre-Op/PACU position in Colorado, requiring strong skills across all three perioperative areas.

Responsibilities

• Hospital setting with 3 operating suites and a combined pre-op/PACU area
• Circulator, Pre-Op, and PACU responsibilities required within the surgical services department
• Surgical cases include general, OB/GYN, cataract surgeries, and orthopedics once or twice a month
• Work schedule is day shift Monday through Friday, 6:30am to 2:30pm
• Occasional late days required to complete daily case load
• Rotational surgical call, including weekdays, weekends, and some holidays
• Works alongside a single anesthesia provider and other circulating staff
• Direct patient care provided in pre-op, intra-op, and post-anesthesia phases
• Responsibilities include assessment, documentation, patient preparation, recovery, circulating cases, and assisting with instrument processing
• Serves as primary caregiver and may assist with patient education and staff support
• Adheres to infection control and organizational protocols consistent with IAHCSMM, AORN, ASGE, and ASPAN standards
• Reports to the Surgical Services Manager
• Holiday and rotational weekend call coverage required

Requirements

• Active CO or compact RN license must be in hand
• Graduate of an accredited RN program
• At least 3 years of recent experience in Pre-Op, OR Circulator, and PACU roles (5 years preferred)
• ACLS certification required
• CNOR and scrub experience preferred
• Ability to perform under stress and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Able to stand, walk, and lift heavy loads for long periods
• Comfortable with blood, body fluids, and potential exposure to infectious diseases

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-643592. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Operating Room

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