Posted 10/06/2026 · Job #526635
OR | Registered Nurse | 13–Week Travel – Salida, Colorado
Job Description
Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Salida, Colorado
Join a collaborative surgical team as an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) in Salida, Colorado. This on-site travel nursing contract offers a consistent weekday schedule, equitable call coverage, and the opportunity to provide high-quality perioperative care in a supportive environment. Located in the scenic Upper Arkansas Valley, Salida is an outdoor enthusiast’s destination known for hiking, biking, fishing, boating, whitewater rafting, and easy access to winter recreation at nearby Monarch Ski & Snowboard Area.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,500-$2,630
- Specialty: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
- Location: Salida, Colorado
- Start Date: November 16, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks, through February 15, 2027
- Schedule: Five 8-hour day shifts per week, Monday through Friday
- Shift Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
- Call: Call responsibilities distributed equitably among staff
Operating Room RN Job Requirements
- At least 3 years of Operating Room nursing experience
- Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado or a compact state
- Current CPR certification
- Current ACLS certification
- Current PALS certification
- Strong knowledge of perioperative nursing practices, surgical procedures, and patient safety standards
- Ability to work scheduled weekday shifts and participate in an equitable call rotation
Operating Room Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to patients throughout the perioperative process
- Prepare patients, equipment, and the operating room for surgical procedures
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, surgical technologists, and the broader care team
- Monitor patient status and respond promptly to changes before, during, and after procedures
- Maintain strict adherence to sterile technique, infection prevention protocols, and surgical safety procedures
- Administer medications and treatments as ordered while documenting care accurately
- Support efficient room turnover and ensure supplies and instruments are available for scheduled cases
- Participate in call coverage and provide dependable support during urgent surgical needs
Apply now to join this experienced perioperative team and start your next Colorado travel nursing opportunity in Salida.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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