Endoscopy PACU Nurse – Growth & Benefits

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Prescription drug benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Behavioral health services

Telemedicine

Job summary

Aurora Endoscopy Center, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking an Endoscopy PACU Nurse to provide safe postoperative care at our ambulatory surgery center in Aurora, CO.

You will ensure effective nursing care postoperatively, support the center’s mission, and contribute to a culture of compassionate patient care. The role offers mentorship, clinical education, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma or Higher degree in Nursing required.
• 1+ years of nursing experience in a clinical setting, preferably in Preop, PACU, Pain, GI, ER, ICU or Surgery.
• Active RN license as required by state of employment.
• BCLS Certification upon employment. ***online certification not acceptable
• ACLS required within 30-days of hire
• PALS if required by facility within 30-days of hire

Responsibilities

• Prepare your patients’ care area adequately and ensure necessary equipment and supplies are provided.
• You will demonstrate proper airway management techniques.
• Monitor your patients according to policy (vital signs, temperature, cardiac, etc.).
• You will exhibit proper technique for insertion, maintenance, and removal of IV catheters and saline locks.
• Perform and document head to toe evaluation of your patients utilizing an approved scoring system in line with HCA policy and procedure.
• Check dressings and/or operative site of your patients and report abnormalities to the surgeon.
• Provide a safe and comforting environment for your patients and family.
• Ensure your patients meet discharge criteria

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma or Higher degree in Nursing

Job description

Aurora Endoscopy Center, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking an Endoscopy PACU Nurse to provide safe postoperative care at our ambulatory surgery center in Aurora, CO.

You will ensure effective nursing care postoperatively, support the center’s mission, and contribute to a culture of compassionate patient care. The role offers mentorship, clinical education, and ongoing professional development opportunities.