OR RN in Aurora, CO
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Aurora, CO
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,295/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $63.75
- Weekly
- $2,295
- Yearly (full-time)
- $119,340
This job pays about $63.75/hour — 32% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Colorado ($48.20/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Colorado right now
- 1,027 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Colorado from 7 agencies, 271 of them in Aurora.
- Pay in these listings: $7.66 – $115/hour, median $58.50/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Colorado: $48.20/hour ($100,256/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($64.90/hour across 233 jobs).
Job description
Join a 13-week travel assignment as an Operating Room Registered Nurse in Aurora, Colorado. You will support a broad range of surgical cases, including general, GU/GYN, neuro, ENT, and plastic procedures. The role includes circulating and perioperative responsibilities, floating to similar operating rooms within scope, occasional weekend coverage, and on-call shifts as needed. Most shifts begin at 6:45 a.m., with occasional later starts and three night shifts required during the assignment. Bring your OR expertise and get ready for a Colorado experience with plenty of room to explore between shifts.
Weather:
Aurora typically offers crisp, comfortable days and cool evenings during this time of year, with plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Conditions can shift quickly, so layered clothing is a practical choice.
Fun Things To Do:
• Local outing: Explore the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and nearby City Park.
• Local outing: Visit the Denver Botanic Gardens and stroll through the surrounding neighborhoods.
• Day trip: Drive to Boulder for scenic trails, local shops, and views of the Flatirons.
• Day trip: Visit Colorado Springs to see Garden of the Gods and enjoy mountain scenery.
• Local outing: Spend an afternoon at Stanley Marketplace for food, drinks, and independent shops.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Aurora, Colorado
Shift: Day shift, three 12-hour shifts per week, typically 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.; occasional alternate starts and required night shifts
Duration: 468 hours over 13 weeks
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