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GHR HealthcareAurora, COTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Aurora, CO
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 18, 2026

Typical pay

Median hourly (Colorado)
$48.20
Median weekly (40 h)
$1,928
Median yearly
$100,256

GHR Healthcare doesn't list the pay for this job. Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Colorado pay a median of $48.20/hour; travel and locum contracts usually pay more because they add housing and travel stipends. Ask the recruiter for the exact rate when you apply.

Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

OR Tech Travel Assignment – Operating Room Technician in Aurora, Colorado

Join a fast-paced operating room team in Aurora, CO, supporting a high-acuity Level I trauma center in this 13-week travel OR Tech opportunity. This role offers 12-hour day shifts, a collaborative perioperative environment, and the chance to deliver excellent patient care in a dynamic surgical services department. Aurora provides easy access to the Denver metro area, Front Range scenery, and a variety of dining, shopping, and outdoor recreation.

Job Details

  • Employment Type: Travel
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,420-$1,530
  • Shift Duration: 12 hours
  • Shifts Per Week: 3
  • Schedule: Day shift with occasional variable start times; weekend and call coverage may be required based on unit needs
  • Setting: Operating Room, Level I trauma center
  • Location: Aurora, CO 80045

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 years of overall OR Tech or surgical technologist experience
  • Experience in a Level I or Level II trauma center required
  • Travel experience required
  • Current BLS certification required
  • DORA certification required
  • Strong experience with a broad range of surgical cases, including general surgery, GU/GYN, neuro, ENT, and plastics
  • Ability to work in a high-volume, high-acuity surgical environment
  • Must be flexible, team-oriented, and comfortable supporting a busy operating room schedule

Responsibilities

  • Prepare the operating room and maintain a sterile field throughout surgical procedures
  • Assist surgeons and the perioperative team with instrument handling, setup, and case flow
  • Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and support efficient room turnover
  • Provide scrub support for a wide variety of cases in a Level I trauma setting
  • Maintain compliance with safety, sterilization, and infection control standards
  • Support trauma and complex surgical cases as part of a collaborative care team
  • Float within scope to like units as needed to meet facility needs
  • Participate in weekend and call coverage based on unit requirements

Apply now to explore this travel OR Tech opportunity in Aurora, Colorado, and join a team focused on outstanding surgical care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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