Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,166 per week in Glenwood Springs, CO

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Operating Room (OR) - Travel

Job Summary

Join the dedicated surgical team at Valley View Hospital, a Level III trauma center located in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. This facility is equipped with four state-of-the-art surgical suites, with a fifth currently under construction, supporting a high volume and diverse range of procedures.

As an Operating Room Registered Nurse, you will provide expert intraoperative nursing care, functioning as a circulating and/or scrub nurse. The role involves supporting a broad spectrum of surgical specialties, including advanced robotic-assisted procedures, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and safety throughout the perioperative phase.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care during the intraoperative phase of surgical procedures.
• Perform duties as a circulating nurse, managing the operating room environment, patient advocacy, and documentation.
• Potentially perform duties as a scrub nurse, assisting surgeons directly with instrumentation and sterile field management.
• Assist with a wide range of surgical specialties including General, Ophthalmic, Orthopedic, Brain/Spine, OB-GYN, ENT, Neurological, Plastic, Urological, Pediatric, and Orthopedic/Spine Trauma cases.
• Operate and assist with advanced robotic surgical systems such as Exactech, Mako, Stealth, and DaVinci.
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical technologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and efficient patient care.
• Maintain strict adherence to aseptic technique, infection control policies, and patient safety protocols.
• Monitor patient physiological status and respond to emergent situations during surgery.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of recent experience as a Registered Nurse in an Operating Room setting.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in perioperative nursing principles and practices.
• Demonstrated expertise in circulating and/or scrubbing for complex surgical procedures.
• Experience with various surgical specialties including General, Ophthalmic, Orthopedic, Brain/Spine, OB-GYN, ENT, Neurological, Plastic, Urological, Pediatric, and Orthopedic/Spine Trauma.
• Competence in operating and assisting with robotic surgical platforms (e.g., Exactech, Mako, Stealth, DaVinci).
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective team collaboration.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality care.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Night (NOC)
• Shift Duration: 8 hours per shift
• Days per Week: 5 days
• Call Requirements: Rotating evening, night, and weekend call. Generally, one (1) call weekend (Friday 1900 - Monday 0700) and 4-5 weeknight call shifts (1900 - 0700) per 8-week scheduling period.
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: August 11, 2026

Licensing Requirements

• Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Colorado or a Compact RN license in good standing.