Operating Room Nurse - RN

UCHealth; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 53,602 - 83,083; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Annual merit pay increases

Market-based pay reviews

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) with employer match

Job summary

UCHealth is seeking a part‑time RN for the Longs Peak Hospital OR/Perioperative unit in Longmont, CO. The role includes night shift, direct patient care, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.

Required RN license with BLS; 6 months OR experience or UCHealth Fellowship completion. Onsite only with competitive pay and benefits, including ongoing education support.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program. BSN preferred.
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• 6 months of OR nursing (RN) experience or completion of UCHealth Fellowship.
• BLS certification through AHA/Red Cross valid through start date.

Responsibilities

• Provides top‑of‑scope direct patient care using the nursing process.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Prioritizes wellness and evidence‑based practice from patient perspective.
• Precepts new staff and supports clinical orientation in a fast-paced environment.
• Contributes to safety and quality at the point of care.

Education

RN license

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Description

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Longs Peak Hospital, Longmont, CO

Department: LPH Operating Room

Work Schedule: Part Time, 24.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Nights

Pay: $38.91 - $60.31 / hour, dependent on experience

This position is onsite only; no hybrid or remote option.

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).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides top‑of‑scope practice in direct patient care utilizing the nursing process.
• Values a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes.
• Prioritizes wellness, a 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

• 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 included in evidence‑based care models.
• Clinical Educators support and guide individualized specialty education and training for competency validation throughout clinical orientation.

Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3‑Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to quality, patient experience, organizational 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: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

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

Retirement and 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 (HD) medical plan.

Education and Career Growth

• UCHealth provides 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 per year pre‑paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250 per 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 their federal student loans for forgiveness.

Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

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