Preoperative and PACU Registered Nurse

Health Wealth Safe; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Wealth Safe in Colorado Springs is seeking an experienced registered nurse to provide safe, compassionate care for orthopedic surgery patients in an ambulatory setting. You will complete preoperative assessments, start IV therapy, administer medications, and deliver patient and family education.

In the PACU, you will monitor recovery, manage pain, and support timely discharges. You will collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and the multidisciplinary team to uphold a patient-first,

Qualifications

• Preoperative and PACU clinical workflow experience.
• Strong clinical assessment and post-anesthesia monitoring skills.
• IV initiation and medication administration competency.
• Excellent communication for patient education and discharge planning.
• Professionalism, compassion, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care for orthopedic surgery patients in ambulatory settings.
• Complete preoperative assessments, initiate IV therapy, administer medications, and educate patients and families.
• In the PACU, monitor recovery, manage pain, and ensure timely discharges.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and the multidisciplinary team to uphold a patient-first culture.

Skills

RN experience in preop/PACU

Clinical assessment

IV initiation

Medication administration

Patient education

Team collaboration

Job description

Provide safe, compassionate nursing care for orthopedic surgery patients in an ambulatory setting. Complete preoperative assessments, initiate IV therapy, administer medications, and deliver patient and family education.

In the PACU, monitor patients during post-anesthesia recovery, manage pain, and ensure safe, timely discharges. Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia, and the multidisciplinary clinical team to support a patient-first, safety-focused culture.

Key Qualifications & Skills

• Registered nursing experience with pre-op and PACU workflow
• Strong clinical assessment and post-anesthesia monitoring skills
• IV initiation and medication administration competency
• Effective communication for patient education and discharge support
• Professionalism, compassion, and commitment to continuous improvement
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment