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Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room (OR RN) in Vail, CO

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Sunbelt Staffing

Vail, Colorado

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This role comes through Sunbelt Staffing, a staffing partner, so ask which facility you would land in.

Posted Jun 13

Shift and hours
Rotating
Unit and setting
OR · Hospital
License
RN license
Term
Travel

What it pays

Against similar roles
Colorado travel median is $50/hrColorado travel postings that state pay run $44/hr to $65/hr, the middle half $50/hr to $58/hr, across 203 postings. This posting's $27/hr to $50/hr is wider than that, so where you land depends on the offer.
Overtime pay
$27/hr
Travel package
$26/wk meals

Benefits

  • Travel reimbursement
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Tax-advantaged housing and meal stipends
  • Travel assistance
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits
More benefits (1)
  • 401(k) retirement planning

The workplace

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Sunbelt Staffing
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Staffing partner
Sunbelt Staffing

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

On your path

Operating Room is a specialty you move into. Periop programs often train from the ground up.

Original listing

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Nursing degree, active registered nurse (RN) license and minimum 1+ years OR RN experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered. Embrace your next adventure in breathtaking Vail, CO, a destination renowned for its picturesque mountain landscapes, vibrant outdoor culture, and endless opportunities for recreation.

As a travel RN specializing in the Operating Room, you will have the unique chance to enrich your professional expertise within a premier healthcare setting, all while experiencing one of Colorado’s most iconic locales. Working in Vail offers exposure to innovative surgical practices and leadership styles, enhancing your skillset and broadening your perspective through diverse clinical challenges. You’ll not only grow your resume with invaluable experience, but also find time to explore world-class skiing, hiking, local art, and year-round outdoor adventures.

Whether you seek professional inspiration or the thrill of mountain living, this assignment offers a rewarding blend of both. Schedule/Hours: Variable shifts aligned with surgical schedules, offering work-life balance and ample downtime. Qualifications &

Experience

Current, unrestricted RN license Minimum of 1-2 years recent experience in an acute-care Operating Room BLS and ACLS certifications required Demonstrated knowledge of OR safety, sterile technique, and surgical instrumentation Excellent critical thinking and communication skills Adaptability to fast-paced, collaborative team environments Key

Responsibilities

Circulate and/or scrub on a variety of surgical procedures Prepare and maintain the sterile field, ensuring patient safety throughout Collaborate with the surgical team to deliver best-in-class patient care Administer medications and monitor patient status pre-, intra-, and post-op Maintain accurate documentation and advocate for patient needs Benefits & Travel Perks: Tax-advantaged housing and meal stipends Travel assistance to ease your relocation Premium compensation for your expertise Comprehensive healthcare benefits and 401(k) retirement planning Job security with trusted placements in outstanding facilities Opportunity to experience a unique lifestyle in Vail’s inspiring community Step into a career-advancing assignment where your skills are valued and your sense of adventure is rewarded. Apply today to make Vail your next destination, and elevate your nursing journey while enjoying all the area has to offer! Compensation for this position ranges from $26.59 to $50.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals.

Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date. #p13

What's around it?

In Vail, CO

Vail, COFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% above the US average

Median rent
$1,606/mo
Household income
$98,893/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Vail, CO

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