RN Pre​/Post Special Procedures​/Surgery

Location and Position

UCHealth UCHlth Anschutz Inpt Pavilion, US:

CO:

Aurora

Department: PACU AIP

Work Schedule:

Full Time, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $38.91 - $60.31 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option.

• Provide top‑of‑scope practice in direct patient care utilizing the nursing process.
• Value a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes.
• Prioritize wellness, a patient perspective, and evidence‑based practice.
• Model proficiency through precepting those new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
• Welcome new knowledge in a fast‑paced, innovative clinical environment.
• Contribute to secure safety and quality at the point of care.
• Direct care includes practice in perioperative, PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) or operating room levels of care.
• Apply AORN and ABNAC core curriculum and certification standards as part of evidence‑based care models.
• Work with Clinical Educators to support and guide individualized specialty education and training for competency validation throughout clinical orientation.

• Graduate of an accredited or state‑board‑approved Registered/Professional Nursing program.
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Minimum 6 months RN experience if less than 3 years’ experience.
• Completion of the UCHealth Fellowship program or a UCHealth‑approved nursing program.
• Must obtain PALS within 3 months of hire or transfer.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• BLS certification from 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.

• Perioperative, PACU, or OR nursing experience.
• 3‑Year Incentive Bonus recognizing employee contributions to quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure.
• Annual Merit Pay Increase for performance exceeding standards.
• Market reviews to ensure competitive base pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 24/7 mental health and well‑being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free  membership.
• 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 basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with optional buy‑up coverage.
• Employer‑provided short‑term disability and long‑term disability with optional buy‑up coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution; 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day‑care; health savings account available with high‑deductible plans.
• Up to 100% tuition, books, and fees paid for specific degrees; additional educational programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year prepaid or $5,250/year tuition reimbursement.
• Access to Linked In Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
• Support navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submission of federal student loans for forgiveness.

UCHealth is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements and do not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability or any other protected characteristic. We will make reasonable accommodations when they do not impose undue hardship on the organization.