Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Job Location

UCHealth Inverness Ortho Spine Surgery Center - Englewood, CO. Department:
Inverness ASC Operating Room

Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks). Shift: Days. Pay: $37.06 - $57.44 per hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option.

• Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program.
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• 6 months of OR nursing (RN) experience or completion of the UCHealth Fellowship program.
• BLS - BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

• Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care utilizing the nursing process.
• Values a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes.
• Prioritizes wellness, a patient perspective and evidence-based practice.
• Models proficiency through precepting those new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
• Welcomes new knowledge in a fast paced, innovative clinical environment.
• Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care.
• Direct care includes practice in Perioperative, PACU or Operating Room levels of care.
• Supports evidence-based care models and includes AORN and ABPANC core curriculum and certifications.
• Clinical Educators support and guide individualized specialty education and training for competency validation throughout clinical orientation.

• Recognition: Performance bonus; UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase: Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth’s established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage; access to 24/7 mental health and well‑being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources;
  Free  membership.
• Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Retirement: 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution; additional 457(b) plan may be available; flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.
• Education and career growth: UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs. Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in tuition reimbursement. Access to Linked In Learning and internal professional development opportunities. Employees have free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equity and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual’s race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law.

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 they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.