What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Registered Nurse OR Job position at Healthforce?
Registered Nurse – Operating Room (OR) | Colorado, United States
Start date: 08/17/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly pay: $1,825–$1,931 per week
Guaranteed hours: 32
Shift: Day shift, Monday–Friday; typically 40 hours per week, with a very small chance of requiring call
Setting: Critical Access Hospital; travel temporary assignment
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,825–$1,931 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 32
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Day shift, Monday–Friday; typically 40 hours
- Start date: 08/17/2026
- Setting: OR travel assignment in a critical access hospital
- Housing assistance available (private room in shared housing; restrictions apply)
Responsibilities
- Provide intraoperative nursing care as the OR Circulator for orthopedic, endoscopy, and general surgery cases.
- Maintain sterile technique, assist with instrument handling, and manage counts (sponge/needle) throughout procedures.
- Monitor patient status, help with positioning, and collaborate with the surgical team, anesthesia, and scrub staff to ensure patient safety.
- Prepare and stage equipment, maintain an orderly OR environment, and document perioperative care and patient responses.
- Participate in post-anesthesia handoff, discharge planning support, and ensure safe transfer of the patient to the recovery area.
Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in Colorado
- Strong orthopedic operating room experience
- BLS certification required
- Ability to work Monday–Friday days; typical 40-hour schedule; occasional call may be required
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN)
- Ability to function effectively in a critical access hospital OR setting
Benefits and Support
- Competitive weekly pay
- Guaranteed hours
- Housing assistance (private room in shared housing; terms apply)
- Extension opportunities
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Fast credentialing
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
About Healthforce
Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.
We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.
Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide
Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.
- Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
- Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
- Local contract and per diem opportunities
- Short-term and 13-week travel assignments
Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.
What Makes Healthforce Different
We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.
- Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
- Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
- Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
- 24/7 support while you are on assignment
- Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings
We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.
Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals
Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.
- Quick submissions to open jobs
- Access to multiple job options at once
- Flexible assignment locations
- Ongoing support throughout your contract
Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.
Start Your Next Travel Assignment
Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.
Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.
Salary : $1,825 - $1,931