PRN Ortho PACU/Pre-Op RN — Compassionate Care Specialist

BoulderCentre for Orthopedics & Spine; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

Boulder Centre for Orthopedics & Spine in Boulder, CO is seeking a part-time PACU and Pre-Operative RN to provide high-quality care through pre-operative assessment and post-operative monitoring. The role supports our orthopedic surgery center with compassionate, collaborative patient care.

You will assess patients prior to surgery, verify consents, initiate IVs, monitor vitals, document findings, and assist during postoperative emergencies.

Qualifications

• Degree in Nursing; Bachelors preferred.
• Colorado Registered Nurse license required.
• BCLS and ACLS certification required.
• PALS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, instruct & prepare patients prior to surgery.
• Ensure that operative and informed consents are signed and correct.
• Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure.
• Initiate IVs and ensure patients are informed about procedure.
• Assess patients’ post-operative condition.
• Monitor vital signs and other measurements of progress, meeting discharge criteria.

Skills

Continuous learning

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Anatomy knowledge

Medical equipment

HIPAA compliance

Hand hygiene

Patient privacy

Communication

Assessment skills

Education

Bachelors in Nursing

Colorado RN license

BCLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

Boulder Centre for Orthopedics & Spine in Boulder, CO is seeking a part-time PACU and Pre-Operative RN to provide high-quality care through pre-operative assessment and post-operative monitoring. The role supports our orthopedic surgery center with compassionate, collaborative patient care.

You will assess patients prior to surgery, verify consents, initiate IVs, monitor vitals, document findings, and assist during postoperative emergencies.