Periop 101 Registered Nurse (RN)

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Salida (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center in Salida, CO, invites newly graduated or transitioning nurses to join the Periop 101 Program. This six-to-nine-month, full-time education and training program is designed to build the skills for safe, high-quality perioperative patient care under the guidance of the Perioperative Nurse Educator.

The curriculum combines online didactics with hands-on clinical experience, following the AORN Core Curriculum, with opportunities to become Circulating or

Qualifications

• Minimum of an ADN in Nursing.
• BSN preferred from an accredited program.
• Minimum of one year in area of specialty or acute care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Circulating Nurse and/or Scrub Nurse for surgical and procedural cases after training.
• Perform scrub duties: preparation, organization, and handling of instruments and supplies.
• Maintain sterile field and perform surgical counts with the circulating nurse.
• Prepare the operating room and verify preoperative requirements.
• Perform circulating nurse duties before, during, and after procedures.
• Adhere to AORN standards, infection prevention practices, and patient safety.

Skills

ADN

BSN preferred

Acute care experience

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Job description

• Location 1000 Rush Drive,Salida, CO, 81201,United States
• Base Pay $36.30 - $52.94 / Hour
• Employee Type Full Time

Contact information

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Description

Periop 101 Registered Nurse (RN)

Launch Your Career in the Operating Room

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to join our Periop 101 Program. This unique opportunity is designed for nurses who are new to the Operating Room or looking to transition into perioperative nursing.

The Periop 101 Program is a comprehensive 6–9 month, full-time education and training program led by our Perioperative Nurse Educator. The program follows the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Core Curriculum, combining online didactic learning with hands‑on clinical experience to build the knowledge, technical skills, and confidence needed to provide safe, high-quality surgical patient care.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience :

• Minimum of an Associate's degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred, from an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum of one year in area of specialty or acute care is preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations :

• Must maintain current, active license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Colorado.
• Must maintain current CPR certification.
• Must maintain current ACLS certification .
• Must maintain current PAL
• Serves in the role of Circulating Nurse and/or Scrub Nurse for surgical and procedural cases upon successful completion of the PeriOp 101 training program and competency validation.
• Performs scrub duties, including the preparation, selection, organization, and handling of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies. Maintains the sterile field and completes surgical counts in collaboration with the circulating nurse.
• Performs circulating nurse responsibilities before, during, and after surgical procedures, including preparing the operating room, assessing and positioning the patient, reviewing the medical record, verifying informed consent, and confirming surgeon preferences and all preoperative requirements are met.
• Adheres to AORN standards, hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and infection prevention practices while maintaining patient safety and quality of care.

Summary

Why You’ll Love It Here

Imagine finishing your shift and heading straight to the trails, river, or slopes. Working in our close-knit mountain town hospital means you get the best of both worlds: meaningful, high-quality patient care and an unbeatable lifestyle.

Work where others vacation – hiking, skiing, fishing, biking, and endless outdoor adventure right outside your door

Supportive, team-oriented culture – you’re a valued voice, not just a number

Community-focused care – build real connections with patients and colleagues

Work-life balance – slower pace of life without sacrificing professional excellence

Small-town charm with purpose-driven work

We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to support your career growth and personal well-being. For details about our benefits, visit our Benefits Guide

Employment offers are contingent upon successfully fulfilling all pre-employment requirements, including a background check, drug screening, and verification of current immunizations.