RN – Operating Room (OR) (with $7,200 Completion Bonus)

RN – Operating Room (OR) Travel Position
Location: Thornton, CO
Job Type: Travel Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: 4x10 Days 
Pay: $2,112/Week (plus $2,400 completion bonus per contract, up to $7,200 after three contracts) 

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) to join the team at a healthcare facility in Thornton, Colorado. This role involves circulating for a variety of orthopedic, spine, ENT, and cosmetic procedures in a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative nursing care to patients undergoing orthopedic, spine, ENT, podiatric, hand, and cosmetic procedures.

• Circulate in the OR for a variety of cases including arthroscopy, total joint replacements, fusions, and decompressions.

• Ensure adherence to aseptic and sterile techniques throughout all surgical procedures.

• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists to ensure safe patient outcomes.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation.

• Float to affiliated surgery centers as required.

Qualifications

License:

• Current and active RN license (State of Colorado or Compact)

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of recent OR circulating experience

• Must have experience in orthopedics, spine, ENT, and cosmetic procedures

Certifications (AHA only):

• BLS

• ACLS

Required Skills:

• OR circulating skills in orthopedic and spine surgery

• Familiarity with arthroscopy, fluoroscopy, and microsurgery equipment

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented ambulatory surgery environment

Preferred Skills:

• ENT and cosmetic surgery experience

• Flexibility to float among surgical centers

• Experience assisting in total joints and spine fusions

Education:

• Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE-accredited nursing program