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Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Vail, CO (13-week Travel Contract)

Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) in Vail, CO – 13-week travel nursing contract for experienced perioperative and surgical RNs. Join a collaborative surgery center team in the Rocky Mountains delivering high-quality perioperative care.

About the Opportunity

Embark on an exciting travel nursing assignment as an Operating Room Registered Nurse in beautiful Vail, Colorado. Work at a state-of-the-art surgery center surrounded by the Rocky Mountains and a vibrant local community. This travel contract is ideal for perioperative RNs seeking hands-on surgical experience, professional growth, and a memorable destination assignment.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,430 - $2,550
• Location: Vail, CO 81657 — Vail, Colorado travel nursing job in a mountain resort community
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (May 4, 2026 – August 3, 2026)
• Shift: 3 x 12-hour day shifts per week
• Guaranteed Hours: 32 hours per week
• Employment Type: Travel Nurse / On-site
• Number of Positions: 3 Operating Room RN openings

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Operating Room RN / perioperative nursing experience required
• Active Registered Nurse license in Colorado OR a valid multistate RN compact license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required
• HIPAA compliance and ability to maintain patient confidentiality
• Ability to work independently in the operating room with minimal supervision

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert, compassionate, and individualized perioperative nursing care for surgical patients and families
• Serve as a core Operating Room RN within the surgical suite, assisting in a range of procedures and specialties
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, perioperative team members, and support staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Manage daily patient flow, pre-op and post-op coordination, and patient education to support safety and satisfaction
• Adhere to sterile technique, infection control policies, and perioperative best practices
• Administer medications, perform treatments, and assist with procedures while following facility protocols and patient safety guidelines
• Demonstrate strong clinical assessment, prioritization, critical thinking, and triage skills in the OR
• Delegate tasks appropriately in accordance with Colorado nursing statutes and perioperative team roles
• Advocate for patient safety, communication excellence, and Relationship-Based Care; model Just Culture and organizational values

Apply now to join our healthcare team in Vail, Colorado — a premier travel nursing opportunity for Operating Room RNs, Surgical RNs, and Perioperative Nurses. Join our healthcare team today and advance your surgical nursing career in a stunning mountain setting.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.