
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
- $40.97
- Weekly
- $1,475
- Yearly (full-time)
- $76,700
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $40.97/hour — 15% 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 Tech (OR Tech) Travel Assignment in Aurora, Colorado
Travel Surgical Tech job in Aurora, CO: Join a high-acuity operating room team in a Level I trauma center and bring your OR experience to a fast-paced perioperative environment.
Join a high-acuity operating room team in Aurora, Colorado, a vibrant Front Range community known for its easy access to Denver, mountain views, and active outdoor lifestyle. This 13-week travel assignment is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Operating Room Tech / Surgical Technologist who thrives in a fast-paced Level I trauma environment and enjoys working a wide variety of surgical cases.
Job Details
- Specialty: Operating Room Tech / Surgical Tech / Surgical Technologist
- Employment Type: Travel Healthcare Job
- Location: Aurora, Colorado
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts
- Shift Duration: 12 hours
- Shifts per Week: 3
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,420 - $1,530
- Unit Type: Operating Room, Level I Trauma Center
- Orientation: 20 hours
- Call: Required, up to 3 call shifts in an 8-week period
- Weekend Coverage: Required based on unit needs
- Floating: May float within scope to like units as needed
Job Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of overall Operating Room (OR) experience
- Level I or Level II trauma experience required
- Previous travel experience required
- Current BLS certification
- Current DORA certification
- Experience with a wide variety of surgical procedures, including general, neuro, ortho/trauma, GU/GYN, plastics, ENT, and cardiovascular cases
- Ability to work variable weekdays and occasional later start times as needed
- Comfortable with on-call responsibilities and weekend rotation
Responsibilities
- Prepare the operating room for a broad range of surgical procedures
- Maintain a sterile field and support safe, efficient intraoperative workflow
- Assist surgeons and perioperative staff during complex trauma and specialty cases
- Set up instruments, supplies, and equipment according to procedure needs
- Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and respond quickly in a fast-paced environment
- Support case turnover and room readiness to help keep the OR running smoothly
- Collaborate with the surgical team to deliver excellent patient care throughout the perioperative experience
Apply now for this travel Surgical Tech opportunity in Aurora, Colorado, and join a high-performing healthcare team today.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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