Operating Room Nurse - RN

Job Overview

Location:

UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion, Aurora, CO, USA.

Department:
Operating Room (OR). Position:
Registered Nurse (RN).

Work Schedule:

Full Time, 80 hours per pay period (2 weeks).

Shift: Days.

Pay Range: $38.91 - $60.31 per hour, dependent on experience.

This role is onsite only; no hybrid or remote option.

• 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 by 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.
• Perioperative direct care includes practice in Perioperative, PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit), or Operating Room levels of care.
• Adheres to AORN and ABPANC core curriculum and certification standards as part of evidence‑based care models.
• Participates in individualized specialty education and training for competency validation throughout clinical orientation, supported by Clinical Educators.

• Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program.
• Minimum 2 years OR experience.
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
• On‑site BLS or CPR card must remain valid for the first 60 days of hire.

• BSN degree.
• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification.

• Recognition:
  Performance bonus with a 3‑Year Incentive Bonus, paid annually in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance‑based pay increase via Annual Merit Pay Increase for work performance that meets or exceeds standards.
• Market reviews:
  All positions are reviewed annually to ensure base pay aligns with market standards.
• Health and well‑being:
  Medical, dental and vision coverage; 24/7 mental health and well‑being support for employees and dependents; discounted gym memberships; free  membership; voluntary benefits (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, employee discount programs).
• Time away from work:
  Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; initial PTO load added with first paycheck.
• Life and disability coverage:
  Employer‑provided basic life, accidental death and dismemberment coverage; elective covers for accidental death, short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Retirement and savings: 403(b) plan with employer matching; optional 457(b) plan; flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in a high‑deductible medical plan.
• Education and career growth:
  Access to academic degrees and certificate programs; up to 100% tuition, books and fees paid for specific degrees; up to $10,000/year pre‑paid or up to $5,250/year in tuition reimbursement; access to Linked In Learning and internal development opportunities; public service loan forgiveness assistance. Eligibility based on scheduled work hours.

UCHealth is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements, and no applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment or otherwise because of 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.