
OR | OR Tech
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Aurora, CO
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $39.44
- Weekly
- $1,420
- Yearly (full-time)
- $73,840
- Start date
- 10/12/2026
This job pays about $39.44/hour — 18% below 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
- 1,016 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Colorado from 7 agencies, 282 of them in Aurora.
- Pay in these listings: $7.66 – $86.89/hour, median $57.11/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Colorado: $48.20/hour ($100,256/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($64.00/hour across 249 jobs).
Job description
Travel Operating Room Surgical Technologist - Level I Trauma Center | Aurora, Colorado
Travel Surgical Technologist opportunity in Aurora, CO: join a high-acuity Operating Room team in a busy Level I Trauma Center and support complex surgical cases. This 13-week travel assignment offers strong perioperative experience, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the chance to work in a fast-paced surgical services environment near the Denver metro area.
Job Details
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,420 - $1,530
- Employment Type: Travel Surgical Technologist
- Setting: Operating Room / Surgical Services
- Location: Aurora, CO 80045
- Shift: Day shift, 3x12-hour schedule (06:45 - 19:15)
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- On-Call: Yes, up to 3 call shifts in an 8-week schedule period
- Weekend Requirement: Yes, per unit needs
- Float Requirement: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs and between like units
- Scrubs: Provided
- Orientation: Included at assignment start
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of Operating Room experience
- Experience in a Level I or Level II Trauma Center required
- Prior travel surgical technologist experience required
- Current BLS certification required
- Current DORA certification required
- Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced perioperative environment
- Strong experience across a broad range of surgical specialties
- Must be comfortable with weekend coverage, on-call shifts, and floating as needed
Responsibilities
- Prepare the Operating Room for a wide variety of surgical procedures
- Assist surgeons and the perioperative team during complex, high-acuity cases
- Maintain sterile technique and support safe, efficient surgical workflows
- Handle diverse case types including trauma, general surgery, neuro, vascular, orthopedics, and more
- Support patient care for adult surgical populations in a Level I Trauma Center
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support smooth room turnover and patient flow
- Adapt to changing staffing needs, floating, and varying start times when required
- Contribute to a team-oriented environment built around quality, safety, and excellent patient outcomes
Location Highlights
- Located in Aurora, Colorado, a vibrant Denver metro community with convenient access to city life and outdoor recreation
- Enjoy a region known for sunny weather, mountain views, and an active lifestyle
- Excellent opportunity for clinicians seeking travel healthcare jobs in a large, advanced surgical environment
Apply now to join this travel Operating Room Surgical Technologist opportunity in Aurora, 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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