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Travel RN - Operating Room

American Traveler

Boulder, Colorado

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$2,359/wk

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RNOperating Room

Last seen active Aug 5, 2026

What the posting states

Base pay
$2,359/wk

About this role

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Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Aug 17, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a charge Operating Room position requiring at least 2 years of OR experience and a CO or compact RN license.

Requirements

  • RN License
  • CO or compact RN license (Nurse Licensure Compact - NLC)
  • At least 2 years of OR experience
  • Charge experience
  • Surgery experience
  • Mid-level
  • Night shift
  • Travel

Benefits

  • Top Compensation Packages
  • Free private housing or generous housing subsidy
  • Tax Advantage Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and life insurance
  • Weekly Payroll
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Licensure Reimbursement
  • Travel Allowances

About the employer

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American Traveler
Staffing partner

American Traveler is a travel nursing staffing agency that places experienced registered nurses in temporary 13-week contract assignments at hospitals across multiple states. Assignments are located in diverse geographic settings, from Rapid City, SD, to Michigan's Upper Peninsula and Atlanta,…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Diverse geographic assignment opportunities across multiple states
  • Multiple clinical specialties available including ED, PCU/Med-Surg Telemetry, and OR
  • Structured 13-week contracts with clearly defined shift patterns and hours

What reviewers flag

  • On-call requirements including evening, overnight, and weekend call for certain assignments
  • Floating required on a rotational basis at some assignments
  • May be placed on call if unit census drops, creating schedule uncertainty
travel nursingcontract-basedmulti-stateexperienced staffhigh-acuityvariable scheduling

Living in Boulder, CO

Boulder sits where the Rocky Mountains meet the plains, offering outdoor-loving RNs world-class hiking, climbing, and cycling right outside their door. Home to the University of Colorado, this health-conscious community centers on the lively Pearl Street Mall. Expect a fit, educated population and easy access to major hospital systems along the Front Range.

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Metro price level · Boulder area
105.2
5% above the national average
Median gross rent
$2,018/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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On your path

Travel Nursing is a first-year unit lane. Staff experience first; a compact license opens more states.

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  • Can you walk me through the differentials?
  • What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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