Registered Nurse – Operating Room (OR) Travel Position

Location: Denver, CO
Job Type: Travel Contract
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 3×12s Days
Pay: $1,893.60/week (plus $2,200 completion bonus per contract, up to $6,600 after three contracts)

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN) to join a healthcare facility in Denver, CO on a 13-week travel assignment. The RN will provide perioperative care for patients before, during, and after surgical procedures. The ideal candidate is proficient in circulating and/or scrub roles, detail-oriented, and committed to ensuring a safe and sterile environment for surgical patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pre-, intra-, and post-operative nursing care to surgical patients.
• Prepare operating rooms by ensuring equipment, instruments, and supplies are available and sterile.
• Circulate during surgeries by assisting the surgical team and maintaining a sterile environment.
• Monitor patients’ vital signs, responses to anesthesia, and overall status during procedures.
• Administer prescribed medications, IV fluids, and assist with surgical site preparation.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure seamless care.
• Document all assessments, interventions, and surgical outcomes accurately in the medical record.
• Adhere to infection control standards, safety protocols, and evidence-based perioperative practices.

Qualifications

• Current and valid RN license in Colorado (or compact eligibility).
• Minimum 1–2 years of recent OR nursing experience in an acute care setting.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS); ACLS and CNOR preferred.
• Strong knowledge of aseptic techniques, surgical procedures, and perioperative nursing standards.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• Compassionate and adaptable approach to patient care.
• COVID-19 vaccine and recent tuberculosis test.

Benefits

• Weekly pay with competitive rates
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Referral bonuses for referring talented professionals into our network
• Flexible schedules and personalized career support

About ATC Healthcare

ATC Healthcare has been a leader in healthcare staffing for nearly 40 years, offering personalized placement and support to healthcare professionals nationwide. With over 60 locations, we are committed to connecting skilled nurses, therapists, and clinicians with rewarding career opportunities.

Other Duties: Please note this job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may vary by assignment and may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other category protected by Federal, State, or local law.