Overview
Registered Nurse - Operating Room travel assignment in Lamar, Colorado. Start date: 09/28/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,807–$3,042 per week. Guaranteed hours: 40 per week. Shift: Day shift, approximately 6:30 am–2:30 pm, Monday–Friday with some call coverage on weekends and potential late days to complete cases. Work setting includes a hospital-level OR suite with Pre-op and PACU, supporting General, OB/GYN, Ophthalmology (cataract), and Orthopedics cases.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,807–$3,042 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 40 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Day shift with weekend call as needed
- Start date: 09/28/2026
- Setting: OR, Pre-op, and PACU across multiple surgical services

Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care across Pre-op, OR Circulator, and PACU within the surgical services scope
- Conduct assessments, document care, recover patients, and circulate cases; assist with processing instruments and equipment in central sterilizing
- Prepare patients for surgery and assist with intraoperative and immediate postoperative care
- Maintain infection control practices and adhere to department and national standards (IAHCSMM, AORN, ASGE, ASPAN)
- Educate patients and families; coordinate transfers and handoffs to post-anesthesia care or other services
- Collaborate with the surgical team and other staff to ensure efficient, safe case flow; work in a high-stress environment with strong communication

Requirements
- Active Colorado RN license
- ACLS certification; CNOR preferred; scrub experience preferred
- 3 years of Pre-op/OR/PACU experience preferred
- Education: RN graduate with current Colorado licensure
- Ability to function in Pre-op, OR, and PACU settings; comfortable with call responsibilities and variable caseload

Benefits and Support
- Assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC, including credentialing assistance
- Dedicated travel and on-call support during the assignment
- 13-week engagement with guaranteed hours and potential for extension
- Coordination of scheduling and onboarding to support a smooth start

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
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Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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