Operating Room Nurse - RN

Responsibilities

Direct patient care following the nursing process in the perioperative, PACU, or operating room settings.

Utilize evidence‑based practices and support a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes.

Preceptor and mentor new clinical staff, fostering professional growth and competency validation during orientation.

Participate in AORN and ABPANC core curriculum and certification standards as part of evidence‑based care models.

• Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program.
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Minimum 6 months OR nursing (RN) experience or completion of the UCHealth Fellowship program.
• Valid BLS or CPR card (American Heart Association or American Red Cross) with card in hand before start date; card must remain current for 60 days of hire.

• Recognition: UCHealth offers a 3‑Year Incentive Bonus for contributions to quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure.
• Performance‑based pay increase:
  Annual Merit Pay Increase for work meeting or exceeding performance standards.
• Market reviews:
  Annual review of base pay to maintain competitiveness.
• Health and well‑being:
  Medical, dental, and vision coverage; 24/7 mental health and well‑being support; discounted gym memberships; free  membership; optional voluntary insurance packages.
• Paid time off: PTO, paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI), and leaves of absence.
• Life and disability:
  Basic life and accidental death/dismemberment coverage with buy‑up options; short‑term and long‑term disability with buy‑up.
• Retirement and savings: 403(b) plan with employer matching; optional 457(b) plan; flexible spending accounts; health savings account with high‑deductible plan.
• Education and career growth:
  Up to 100% tuition, books, and fees paid for qualifying degrees; up to $10,000/year pre‑paid or $5,250/year tuition reimbursement;
  Linked In Learning access; assistance with Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

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UCHealth will make reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities when they do not impose an undue hardship.