Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Highlands Ranch Hosp, US:CO:Highlands Ranch Department Work Schedule PRN, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks). Shift: Days. Pay: $38.91 – $60.31 per hour (dependent on experience). Onsite only. Minimum Requirements Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program. Preferred: BSN. State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification or other relevant certification as determined at position level. Preferred: CNOR. Six months of OR nursing (RN) experience or completion of the UCHealth Fellowship program. Responsibilities Provides top‑scope practice in direct patient care utilizing the nursing process; values a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes; prioritizes wellness and a patient perspective using evidence‑based practice; models proficiency by precepting new staff and advocates continuous learning in an innovative clinical environment; contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care. Perioperative Care Direct care includes practice in Perioperative, PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit), or Operating Room levels of care. AORN and ABPANC core curriculum and certification standards are integral to evidence‑based care models. Clinical Educators provide individualized specialty education and training for competency validation during clinical orientation. Benefits UCHealth offers a comprehensive total rewards program, including a 3‑Year Incentive Bonus, performance‑based pay increases, and annual market reviews to maintain competitive base pay. Health and well‑being benefits encompass medical, dental, and vision coverage, 24/7 mental health support, discounted gym memberships, free Care.com membership, and a range of voluntary benefits (e.g., accident, critical illness, group legal, identity theft protection, pet insurance). Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (incl. Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence, and employer‑provided basic life and accidental death coverage are also available. Retirement savings plans include a 403(b) with employer matching and potential 457(b) options, as well as flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts where applicable. Education & Career Growth UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs, covering up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees for specific degrees. Other eligible programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year prepaid or $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement. Employees can also access LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development opportunities, and receive assistance with the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Equal Opportunity Employer UCHealth is an equal opportunity employer committed to equal employment and diversity. We do not discriminate based on 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. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities, as long as they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr