Travel OR RN in Vail, CO

Job Description

Nursing degree, active registered nurse (RN) license and minimum 1+ years OR RN experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

An opportunity exists for a skilled Registered Nurse specializing in Operating Room (OR) care to support surgical teams in a dynamic perioperative environment. This travel assignment is located in a beautiful mountain town known for its outdoor recreation and scenic views, lasting approximately 13 weeks with a preferred start in May.

Location Highlights
Situated in a world-renowned resort destination, this location offers the perfect blend of professional challenge and lifestyle appeal. Renowned for its ski slopes, hiking trails, and vibrant cultural scene, it provides an exceptional living environment for those who appreciate nature and an active lifestyle.

Position Details

• Location: Vail, CO
• Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Days
• Schedule: 3x12-hour shifts
• Guaranteed Hours: 32 per week

Responsibilities

• Provide expert perioperative nursing care by maintaining a sterile surgical field and assisting the surgical team with instrumentation.
• Adhere strictly to AORN standards and institutional policies to promote patient safety and high-quality care.
• Prepare and monitor sterile supplies and instruments, ensuring packaging integrity and sterility.
• Actively participate in surgical briefings, time-outs, and debriefings to facilitate communication and patient safety.
• Assist with patient transport, room turnovers, and equipment sterilization processes.
• Serve as a role model for professional behavior, maintaining currency in technological advances and procedural updates.
• Support a culture of safety and compliance with HIPAA and Just Culture principles.

Qualifications

• Current RN license with OR nursing experience preferred.
• Completion of Certified Surgical Technologist program or Licensed Surgical Technologist in Colorado is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association.
• Ability to demonstrate sterile/aseptic technique and knowledge of human anatomy and surgical procedures.
• Effective communication skills and teamwork mindset.
• Computer proficiency for online training and documentation.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand approximately 50% of the workday, walk 20%, and perform required lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Capable of working with a wide age range of patients from neonatal to geriatric.

This travel role offers the chance to work in an esteemed surgical center while experiencing life in a top-tier mountain community. If you meet the qualifications and seek a rewarding perioperative nursing assignment, apply today to take the next step in your career adventure.