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Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room (OR)

📍 Denver, colorado · · · 36 hrs/week

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Candidate pay rate:$56/hr ≈ $2,016/wk before stipends Quick apply or call (408) 441-9200

Job description

Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room (OR)

Location: Denver, CO

Start Date: 09-21-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM, Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week (36 hours)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $56 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Prepare operating rooms for surgical procedures, ensuring all equipment is sterile and ready
  • Assist surgeons and surgical teams during operations, anticipating their needs
  • Monitor patient vitals and anesthesia during surgery, responding to any changes
  • Maintain a sterile field and adhere to strict infection control guidelines
  • Document all intraoperative care and communicate clearly with recovery teams
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for optimal patient outcomes

Qualifications

  • Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • Minimum 1 year of current hospital acute care OR experience
  • Current BLS and ACLS certifications
  • Ability to provide compassionate, evidence-based care to surgical patients
  • Flexibility and outstanding teamwork skills are essential

Knowledge & Skills

  • Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and sterile technique
  • Proficiency with Meditech EMR systems
  • Experience with Ortho/Spine, Cardiovascular, General, and Robotics cases
  • Excellent communication and critical-thinking skills
  • Ability to remain calm and focused in high-pressure situations

Benefits

  • Guaranteed hours for every scheduled shift
  • Housing stipend to help with living expenses
  • Travel reimbursement for your journey to Denver
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
  • 24/7 support from a dedicated liaison team

Travel Perks: Explore Denver, CO

Explore the Mile High City with its vibrant arts scene, craft breweries, and outdoor adventures. Hit the slopes in the Rocky Mountains, hike scenic trails, or catch a game at Empower Field. Denver offers the perfect blend of urban excitement and natural beauty - your weekends will never be dull!

Apply Now

Ready to start your next adventure as a Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room (OR)? Let's get you moving forward!

Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.

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Why UHCS

Weekly or bi-weekly pay, medical/dental/vision, a SIMPLE IRA with employer contribution, tests paid on qualifying assignments with payroll deduction available, and one recruiter who stays with you for the whole assignment — reachable after hours. Every placement is credentialed to Joint Commission standards, so your packet is accepted the first time.