Perioperative Registered Nurse

Work Schedule

Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks). Shift: Days. This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option.

Provides direct patient care in a surgical setting at a proficient level, in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. Monitors and manages the patient and operative environment before, during and after surgery to maintain a safe environment, optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.

Performs circulating functions before surgery, including preparing the operating environment, orienting and assessing the patient, and reviewing patient’s medical record and surgeon's notes to ensure all pre-requisites and preferences are met. Ensures safety checklists and procedures are implemented and documented at all times.

Performs circulating functions during surgery, including monitoring and communicating patient condition, documenting interventions and activities, monitoring the sterile field and controlling traffic into, out of and around the room.

Performs scrub functions, including the preparation, selection, and handling of instruments and supplies used during the surgical procedure and performs surgical counts with the circulating nurse.

Provides nursing care to a complex, high acuity surgical patient population in a technically complex environment. Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program.

State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).

Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider and any relevant certification as determined at position level.

Minimum of 6 months of OR nursing (RN) experience or completion of the UCHealth Fellowship program.

• Performance bonus: 3‑Year Incentive Bonus, paid annually in October during the third year of employment.
• Annual Merit Pay Increase for performance meeting or exceeding standards.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• 24/7 mental health and well‑being support for employees and dependents.
• Free Care.
• Voluntary benefits: accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, employee discount programs.
• Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer‑provided short‑term disability and long‑term disability with buy‑up coverage option.
• Retirement and savings plans.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day‑care; health savings account available when enrolled in a high‑deductible plan.
• Access to academic degrees and certificate programs (up to $10,000/year pre‑paid or $5,250/year tuition reimbursement).
• Access to Linked In Learning and internal professional development opportunities.

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UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when it does not impose an undue hardship on the organization.