
OR | OR Tech
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Aurora, CO
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 18, 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
Operating Room (OR) Tech – Travel Surgical Services Job in Aurora, Colorado
Join a fast-paced operating room team in Aurora, CO, supporting a busy Level I trauma center with a wide variety of surgical cases. This travel OR Tech opportunity is ideal for an experienced surgical services professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, values teamwork, and is committed to delivering exceptional patient care.
Located in the Denver metro area, Aurora offers easy access to the Colorado Front Range, outdoor recreation, and a vibrant lifestyle—making this travel healthcare job a great choice for your next assignment.
Job Details
- Position: Operating Room (OR) Tech
- Employment Type: Travel Healthcare Assignment
- Setting: Operating Room / Surgical Services / Perioperative Care
- Location: Aurora, CO 80045
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: Day shift, 3x12-hour schedule (06:45 - 19:15)
- Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,420 - $1,530
- Call Requirement: Up to 3 call shifts in an 8-week schedule period
- Weekend Requirement: Yes, based on unit needs
- Float Requirement: May float within scope to meet facility needs
- Orientation: 20 hours
- Scrubs: Provided
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of overall operating room experience
- Level I trauma center experience required
- Level II trauma experience required
- Travel experience required
- BLS certification required
- DORA certification required
- Experience supporting a broad range of surgical specialties and procedures
- Ability to work scheduled day shifts with occasional alternate start times as needed
- Must be comfortable with weekend coverage and on-call expectations
Responsibilities
- Assist the surgical team with intraoperative support in a high-volume operating room environment
- Prepare instruments, equipment, and supplies for a wide range of surgical procedures
- Support cases across general surgery, trauma, orthopedics, neurosurgery, ENT, GU/GYN, plastics, and other specialty services
- Maintain a sterile field and follow established surgical safety and infection control protocols
- Anticipate surgeon and team needs to help promote efficient case flow
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff to support high-quality patient care
- Adapt to changing unit needs, including floating within scope when required
- Contribute to a patient-focused, team-oriented OR culture
Apply now to join this exciting travel OR Tech opportunity in Aurora, Colorado, and take the next step in your healthcare career.
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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