RN Operating Room ASC

Location:

UCHealth Eastview Medical Center, Colorado Springs, CO

Department: EV ASC OR All Specialties

Work Schedule:

Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $37.06 - $57.44 / hour (dependent on experience)

Note:

This is an onsite role; no 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.

• Perform circulating functions before surgery: prepare the operating environment, orient and assess the patient, and review the patient’s medical record and surgeon’s notes to ensure all prerequisites and preferences are met.
• Ensure safety checklists and procedures are implemented and documented at all times.
• Perform circulating functions during surgery: monitor and communicate patient condition, document interventions and activities, monitor the sterile field, and control traffic into, out of and around the room.
• Perform scrub functions: prepare, select, and handle instruments and supplies used during the surgical procedure and perform surgical counts with the circulating nurse.
• Provide nursing care to a complex, high‑acuity surgical patient population in a technically complex environment.
• Apply critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and work with minimal supervision in a fast‑paced environment.

• Minimum Required
  
  Education:
  
  Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program.
• Preferred: BSN.
• Licensure/Certification:
  State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Required:
  
  Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider and any relevant certification as determined at position level.
• Preferred: CNOR.
• Minimum Experience:
  
  6 months of OR nursing (RN) experience OR completion of the UCHealth Fellowship program.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in‑hand before start date; must be good through 60 days of hire.

Performance Bonus: 3‑Year Incentive Bonus based on quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure. Accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.

Merit Pay Increase: Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes performance meeting or exceeding standards, accounting for experience, skills and cost of living.

Market Reviews: Annual review of base pay to remain competitive.

Health and Well‑Being: Medical, dental and vision coverage; 24/7 mental health support; discounted gym memberships and fitness resources; free  membership; voluntary benefits such as accident, critical illness, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.

Time Away: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.

Life and Disability: Employer‑provided basic life and accidental death & dismemberment coverage with optional buy‑up coverage; short‑term and long‑term disability with optional buy‑up.

Retirement and Savings: 403(b) plan with employer matching; possible additional 457(b) plan; flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day‑care; HSA available with high‑deductible plan.

Education & Career Growth: Up to 100% tuition, books and fees paid for specific degrees; up to $10,000/year pre‑paid for other programs or up to $5,250/year tuition reimbursement; access to Linked In Learning; internal professional development; assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

UCHealth is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. No discrimination on race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities as defined under the ADA.