Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN)-CVSC, PRN

Position Highlights:

• Position: OR Nurse
• Location: Canyon View Surgery Center

Responsibilities:

• Performs the perioperative nursing role including preoperative assessment of the patient, nursing care plan formulation, operative care plan implementation, and postoperative evaluation of the patient’s response/outcome. Also evaluates the effectiveness and appropriateness of nursing care provided with documentation of such.
• Assists in the set up and performance of cases by assembling equipment and supplies according to sterile technique.
• Assists in the set up and performance of cases by opening sterile packs, instruments, and supplies according to sterile technique.
• Prepares each patient for surgery by placing the patient in the appropriate position, preparing the patient’s operative site, confirming the procedure and site according to the surgeon’s history and physical and operating room team, and helping move the patient to and from the operating table.
• Performs surgical counts (sponges, sharps, and instruments) and documents nursing care on legal records.
• Assists in the clean-up of the operating room following surgery, including proper disposal of used supplies and sharps.

Requirements:

• RN License
• One (1) year of surgical experience
• Bachelor’s Degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience

Compensation:

• The anticipated compensation range for this position is $38.00–$70 per hour, commensurate with qualifications, education, experience, and other applicable factors.
• This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Additional compensation may be available in the form of discretionary incentive or other compensation programs. Any such additional compensation is not guaranteed and is determined at the sole discretion of the organization based on applicable program terms, individual and/or organizational performance, and other eligibility requirements.

Additional Information:

• Relocation: Must relocate to Grand Junction, CO 81505 before starting work.
• Work Location: In-person/onsite

Application Deadline

• Applications will be accepted through October 26, 2026. The anticipated application deadline is October 26, 2026, based on the Community’s good-faith expectation of the anticipated recruitment timeline. Community may extend the application deadline if needed and will update the posting accordingly.

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