Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Cortez, Colorado.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: OR - Operating Room
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/04/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 10 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Operating Room (OR) nurse position at a healthcare facility located in Colorado. The role involves performing surgical circulator duties and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) responsibilities in a fast-paced surgical environment. The selected candidate will work primarily days, with additional call coverage required to include Fridays and weekends, averaging 7-12 days per month.
Job Details:
Schedule: Day shift, Monday through Thursday, from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with call coverage to include Fridays and weekends, totaling approximately 10 hours per shift. Minimum of 40 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; Associate degree required with a Bachelors degree preferred. Current state Registered Nurse (RN) licensure within Colorado; compact license accepted, and Colorado license must be obtained within 90 days of hire. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 6 months of hire (may be obtained at the facility if needed). Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 6 months of hire. Successful completion of Electronic Fetal Heart Monitor (EFM) course within 4 months of hire.
Additional Responsibilities: Administer nursing care in accordance with standards and policies. Maintain knowledge of telemetry monitoring and arrhythmia interpretation. Supervise non-professional staff, assist physicians, and ensure timely execution of medical orders. Document patient care accurately and utilize technology for documentation. Participate in departmental meetings, educational programs, and safety protocols. Respond to patient needs, adjust care plans as necessary, and communicate effectively with the healthcare team.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in trauma, colonoscopy, and Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). Prior inpatient or intensive care unit experience preferred for ICU applicants. Fetal monitoring certification for Family Birthing Center candidates.
Additional Unit Specific Duties: May include roles in Intensive Care Unit, Family Birthing, Procedural Sedation, Antepartum, Intrapartum, Postpartum Care, Rapid Sequence Intubation, Fetal Monitoring, Advanced Cardiac Monitoring, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and other specialized procedures as applicable.
Work Environment & Physical Demands: Exposure to infectious waste, chemicals, and environmental factors such as heat, cold, and noise. Physical exertion may involve lifting up to 100 lbs, and movement including kneeling, crouching, and reaching. Good communication skills in English are required; additional languages are a plus.
Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1318577. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Operating Room
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Numbers & Facts
Location
Cortez, CO
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiac Monitoringunmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Cardiovascular Diseaseunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Documentationunmatched
English Languageunmatched
Health Planunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Healthcare Administrationunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Lift/Move 100 Poundsunmatched
Medical Assistanceunmatched
Neonatologyunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Operating Room Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Physical Demandsunmatched
Postanesthesiaunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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