PRN Orthopedic PACU RN — Pre-Op & Recovery Care

Boulder, CO; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Boulder Centre for Orthopedics is seeking a PACU & Pre-Operative RN to provide perioperative care in our orthopedic practice. This PRN role requires a Colorado RN license, BCLS, ACLS, and PALS, plus 2 years in Pre-Op/PACU with orthopedic/acute care experience.

You will assess patients pre- and post-surgery, monitor vitals, initiate IVs, maintain patient safety, and work in a collaborative environment to ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Degree in Nursing: Bachelors Preferred.
• Current Colorado Registered Nurse license.
• BCLS & ACLS certification required.
• PALS certification.
• 2 years of Pre-Op/PACU (RN) experience in Orthopedic setting preferred.
• Acute Care: 1 year (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assess, instruct & prepare patients prior to surgery.
• Ensure 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.
• Log all findings in patient files.
• Answer patient questions and ensure patient comfort.
• Monitor patients for condition changes, reporting any changes to physician.
• Perform intervention duties during post-operative emergencies.

Skills

Continuous learning in healthcare

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Anatomy & physiology

Hand hygiene & aseptic technique

Patient safety

Communication of care details

Diagnostic test interpretation

HIPAA compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Colorado RN license

BCLS & ACLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

Boulder Centre for Orthopedics is seeking a PACU & Pre-Operative RN to provide perioperative care in our orthopedic practice. This PRN role requires a Colorado RN license, BCLS, ACLS, and PALS, plus 2 years in Pre-Op/PACU with orthopedic/acute care experience.

You will assess patients pre- and post-surgery, monitor vitals, initiate IVs, maintain patient safety, and work in a collaborative environment to ensure high-quality care.