Post-Op Acute Care Nurse — Compassionate, Collaborative Care

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic in Colorado is seeking an Registered Nurse for a Surgical Acute Care unit. The role focuses on delivering high-quality postoperative nursing care within an interdisciplinary team to support patient recovery and safe clinical decision-making.

The ideal candidate will hold current RN licensure with strong knowledge of acute post-operative care, and demonstrate the ability to prioritize complex patient needs, communicate effectively, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure and strong clinical knowledge of acute post-operative care.
• Ability to prioritize, manage complex patient needs, and respond to urgent changes.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and patient-centered care skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning, evidence-based practice, and safe care delivery.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients post-surgery and monitor condition changes, vital signs, symptoms, and recovery progress.
• Manage and coordinate nursing care plans to support healing, comfort, and optimal outcomes.
• Administer medications and treatments per clinical protocols and provider orders.
• Maintain patient safety using appropriate documentation, infection control, and risk prevention practices.
• Communicate clinical status and care needs with the care team and educate patients and families as appropriate.

Skills

RN licensure

Acute post-operative care

Clinical decision-making

Communication & teamwork

Job description

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic in Colorado is seeking an Registered Nurse for a Surgical Acute Care unit. The role focuses on delivering high-quality postoperative nursing care within an interdisciplinary team to support patient recovery and safe clinical decision-making.

The ideal candidate will hold current RN licensure with strong knowledge of acute post-operative care, and demonstrate the ability to prioritize complex patient needs, communicate effectively, and contribute to