Registered Nurse - Operating Room

UCHealth; South Dakota; On-site; USD 51,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UCHealth is hiring a Registered Nurse – Operating Room for locations in Lakewood, Aurora, and other Denver metro sites. The role requires an active Colorado RN license, BLS, and at least one year in perioperative care. CNOR and ACLS/PALS are preferred.

This is a full‑time, on‑site position with on‑call expectations in some shifts. You will assess patients preoperatively, educate families, participate in surgical time‑outs and site verifications, respond to emergencies, and work within a dynamic

Qualifications

• Current Colorado RN license (state or multi-state).
• BLS certification required.
• BSN preferred.
• 1 year perioperative (OR) experience required.
• ACLS and PALS certification within 6 months of hire.
• CNOR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Provide patient and family education about the procedure and perioperative process.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Care coordination

Patient education

Education

Nursing degree (BSN preferred)

Job description

Registered Nurse Operating Room – Locations: Lakewood, Aurora, and other Denver metro area sites in the HCA HealthONE network.

Salary & Hours

Hourly Wage Estimate: $36.68 – $55.53 per hour. Working schedule: Full‑time, 36–40 hours per week.
Busy call requirements may apply (on‑call during select non‑business hours).

Job Summary and Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Provide patient and family education regarding the procedure and peri‑operative process.
• Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, pre‑operative medications, and surgical site verification.
• Participate in surgical site verification (briefing, time‑out, debriefing, and universal protocols) in accordance with hospital policy.
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
• Deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care while managing evidence‑based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team – provider(s), surgeons, surgical technologists, and more.
• Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients.
• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly.
• Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment and follow‑up measures.

Qualifications

• Current licensure in the State of Colorado as a Registered Nurse, or current active multi‑state Registered Nurse license.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.
• One(1) year minimum experience in the perioperative (OR) setting is required.
• ACLS and PALS certification within 6 months of hire.
• CNOR preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Contact the Human Resources department for more information on career opportunities and location details.