Perioperative RN Residency: OR Training & Benefits

CommonSpirit Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health seeks an experienced RN for the OR team at Penrose Hospital. You will support the perioperative care of adult patients, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team and applying the nursing process to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.

The role requires an associates degree, RN license, and strong communication skills. A 16+ week paid orientation program (Peri‑op 101) with benefits and a pathway to CNOR‑like expertise is provided.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma or by endorsement.
• RN License in state of employment.
• Physical requirements: medium work, lift up to 50 lbs, weight handling as described.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs through observation, interview, and records, and intervene to optimize outcomes.
• Develop and implement patient care plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Perform therapeutic/diagnostic interventions including IVs, wound care, meds, catheterization, and specimen collection.
• Maintain patient charts accurately and confidentially using IT tools.
• Advocate for patient health, safety, and rights; collaborate with patients and families.
• Educate patients and families, assess learning readiness, and evaluate teaching outcomes.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Compassionate care

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Nursing Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

CommonSpirit Health seeks an experienced RN for the OR team at Penrose Hospital. You will support the perioperative care of adult patients, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team and applying the nursing process to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.

The role requires an associates degree, RN license, and strong communication skills. A 16+ week paid orientation program (Peri‑op 101) with benefits and a pathway to CNOR‑like expertise is provided.