Operating Room Nurse

UCHealth; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 51,053 - 79,129; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Annual merit pay increase

403(b) retirement plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement programs

Job summary

UCHealth is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for the Cherry Creek Surgery Center in Denver, CO. This position offers a pay range of $37.06 to $57.44 per hour, based on relevant experience. The candidate must possess a valid RN license and have 6 months of experience in OR nursing or complete the UCHealth Fellowship. Great benefits including performance bonuses, medical insurance, and educational support are provided.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• 6 months of OR nursing experience or completion of UCHealth Fellowship program.

Responsibilities

• Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care.
• Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care.
• Direct care includes practice in Operating Room or PACU.

Skills

Patient care

BLS certification

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Perioperative care

Education

Registered Nurse license

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Description

Location: UCHealth Cherry Creek Medical Center - Denver, CO.

Department: Cherry Creek Surgery Center OR

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

Shift: Days

Pay: $37.06 - $57.44 per hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option.

Minimum Requirements

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

Role Overview

Picture yourself on a dynamic team improving lives in the following ways:

• Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care utilizing the nursing process
• Values a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes
• Prioritizes wellness, patient perspective and evidence-based practice
• Models proficiency through precepting those new to healthcare and/or UCHealth
• Welcomes new knowledge in a fast paced, innovative clinical environment
• Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care

Perioperative Responsibilities

• Direct care includes practice in Perioperative, PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) or Operating Room levels of care
• AORN and ABPANC core curriculum and certifications standards are included in evidence-based care models
• Clinical Educators support and guide individualized specialty education and training for competency validation throughout clinical orientation.

Benefits & Rewards

• Performance bonus: 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to quality, patient experience, organization growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase: Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed.

Health & Well-being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy‑up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy‑up coverage option.

• New employees receive an initial PTO load with first paycheck.

Retirement & Savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high deductible plan.

Education & Career Growth

• Access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
• Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
• Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre‑paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.

Legal & Inclusion

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based upon valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's 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. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.