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OR | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareMeeker, COTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Meeker, CO
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 13, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$62.08
Weekly
$2,235
Yearly (full-time)
$116,220
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
November 2, 2026

This job pays about $62.08/hour — 29% 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.

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Job description

Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Orthopedic Surgery in Meeker, CO

Seeking an experienced Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse for a 13-week orthopedic surgery assignment in Meeker, Colorado. Join a collaborative perioperative team and provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a fully on-site operating room setting.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Position: Registered Nurse – Operating Room (OR RN)
  • Specialty: Orthopedic Operating Room / Circulating Nurse
  • Location: Meeker, Colorado
  • Assignment Type: Travel nursing assignment
  • Openings: 2
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,180–$2,290
  • Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12-hour day shifts
  • Start Date: November 2, 2026
  • Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 1, 2027
  • Call: No call
  • Setting: Fully on-site operating room

Operating Room Nurse Requirements

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license and eligibility to practice in Colorado
  • At least 1 year of professional nursing experience, including operating room experience
  • Recent experience circulating orthopedic surgical cases
  • Strong knowledge of perioperative nursing, surgical safety, infection prevention, and surgical counts
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, and the perioperative team
  • Willingness to complete an on-site travel nursing assignment in Meeker, Colorado

Operating Room Registered Nurse Responsibilities

  • Circulate preoperative orthopedic cases and support safe, efficient surgical workflows
  • Complete preoperative nursing assessments and verify patient identity, procedure, surgical site, and consent information
  • Coordinate with the surgical team to maintain appropriate supplies, equipment, and operating room readiness
  • Monitor patient safety throughout the perioperative process and promptly communicate changes in condition
  • Maintain accurate nursing documentation and follow established policies for infection prevention and surgical counts
  • Collaborate with the multidisciplinary operating room team to deliver compassionate, high-quality patient care

Enjoy the scenic landscapes, outdoor recreation, and relaxed small-town atmosphere of Western Colorado while advancing your travel nursing career. Apply now for this Travel OR RN opportunity in Meeker, Colorado.

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.

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