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How much do per diem operating room rn jobs pay per week?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average weekly pay for per diem operating room rn in Denver, CO is $2,566.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $2,000.00 and $3,107.69 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a per diem operating room RN?

Per Diem Operating Room Registered Nurses (RNs) are nurses who work in surgical settings on an as-needed basis, rather than as full-time or part-time staff. They provide care before, during, and after surgical procedures, filling in for staff shortages or during busy periods. Per diem RNs have flexible schedules, often choosing when and where they work, but they must be able to quickly adapt to different teams and hospital protocols. Their responsibilities include preparing patients for surgery, assisting surgeons, managing surgical instruments, and monitoring patient recovery.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a per diem operating room RN?

To thrive as a Per Diem Operating Room RN, you need strong knowledge of perioperative nursing, sterile techniques, and patient safety protocols, usually supported by an active RN license and experience in surgical settings. Familiarity with surgical instruments, electronic documentation systems, and certifications like Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) are typically required. Excellent communication, quick adaptability, and teamwork skills are crucial for efficiently assisting surgeons and supporting patients in a fast-paced environment. These skills ensure safe, effective surgical care and seamless integration into various OR teams on short notice.

What are some unique challenges per diem operating room RNs commonly face, and how can they prepare for them?

Per Diem Operating Room RNs often need to quickly adapt to different surgical teams, procedures, and hospital protocols since they may work in various facilities or shifts. This flexibility can be challenging, as it requires strong communication skills, an ability to learn new workflows rapidly, and confidence in handling unfamiliar situations. To prepare, it's helpful to stay current with the latest surgical best practices, proactively review facility-specific guidelines before shifts, and build rapport with new team members to ensure smooth collaboration in the OR.

What is the difference between Per Diem Operating Room Rn vs Per Diem Surgical Nurse?

AspectPer Diem Operating Room RnPer Diem Surgical Nurse
CredentialsRN license, OR certification (if applicable)RN license, OR experience
Work EnvironmentOperating rooms in hospitals or surgical centersOperating rooms, clinics, or outpatient facilities
Employer & IndustryHospitals, surgical centers

Both roles require RN licensure and OR experience, working primarily in surgical environments. The terms are often used interchangeably, but 'Per Diem Operating Room Rn' emphasizes the per diem scheduling in OR settings, while 'Per Diem Surgical Nurse' may be a broader term including various surgical roles. Overall, they share similar credentials and work environments, with slight variations in job titles used by employers.

Per Diem Operating Room Rn jobs near you
Infographic showing various Per Diem Operating Room Rn job openings in Denver, CO as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, 25% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $133,465 per year, or $64.2 per hour.

Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

OR Staffing Solutions

Denver, CO • On-site

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

OR Staffing Solutions is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Denver, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: OR - Operating Room
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

OR Staffing Solutions Job ID #62203107. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: 36

About OR Staffing Solutions

Perioperative staffing and recruiting, by perioperative clinicians.

O.R. Staffing Solutions is a clinician-led perioperative staffing agency

headquartered in Burr Ridge, Illinois, in the greater Chicago area. Our

leadership and recruiting team come from the operating room, and that clinical

foundation informs how we evaluate assignments, match talent, and support

our clinicians throughout every placement.

We provide local, travel, and per diem assignments alongside contract and

permanent placements for hospitals, health systems, and ambulatory surgery

centers. Established in Chicagoland and expanding nationally, we continue to

add new opportunities across a growing footprint.

Our service lines include:

● Registered Nurses

○ O.R. RNs

○ CVOR RNs

○ GI RNs

○ PACU RNs

● Surgical Technologists

● Surgical Assistants

● GI Technologists

● Radiologic Technologists

● Sterile Processing Technologists

Whether you want a steady local schedule, a travel contract in a new city, or

per diem shifts that flex around family or school, we build assignments around

your skills, goals, and availability.

Every clinician with us is a W2 employee, fully covered by workers'

compensation and liability insurance. Benefits include:

● BCBS medical, dental, and vision plans

● Employer-paid Short Term Disability

● Long Term Disability

● 401(k) with company matching


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● Life insurance

● Referral bonuses of $200 (Sterile Processing), $250 (Surgical and

Radiology Technologists), and $300 (Nurses), paid after 80 hours

Clinicians tell us we are flexible, responsive, and clear in our communication.

Our mobile app for iOS and Android makes viewing assignments, submitting

timecards, and reaching your recruiter simple.

Let's talk about what you are looking for.

1333 Burr Ridge Parkway, Suite 200, Burr Ridge, IL 60527

(630) 828-8003 | recruiting@orstaffingsolutions.com

Benefits
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Life insurance
  • Weekly pay
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • Referral bonus

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