Registered Nurse Operating Room Heart Team

Commonspirit; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for their Operating Room Heart Team. This role is pivotal in providing exceptional care and support during surgeries, ensuring patient safety and well-being. With a focus on teamwork and collaboration, you will work in a dynamic environment with advanced surgical technologies. The position offers a competitive salary, a sign-on bonus, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Forgiveness

Retirement Plans with Matching

Qualifications

• At least six months of direct RN experience required.
• Graduates from accredited Nursing schools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication with healthcare team and patients.
• Circulate and scrub on various surgical cases.

Skills

Patient Advocacy

Collaboration

Surgical Assistance

Communication

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

DaVinci XI Robotics

Job description

Registered Nurse Operating Room Heart Team

Join to apply for the Registered Nurse Operating Room Heart Team role at CommonSpirit Health.

Welcome To CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region

CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region is committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen—inside our hospitals and out in the community. With locations throughout Colorado, Utah, and Kansas, we deliver high-quality care to our employees and patients. Our facilities include 20 hospitals, emergency and urgent care centers, home care, hospice, Flight for Life Colorado™, telehealth, and over 240 physician practices and clinics, offering numerous opportunities for growth. Here, you can develop your career and impact the communities you serve.

CommonSpirit Health is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit, faith-based health systems, with over 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. We operate more than 2,200 care sites and 140 hospitals across diverse communities, guided by the principle of humankindness.

Overview

Qualified external applicants with at least six months of direct RN experience are eligible for a $20,000 sign-on bonus. To qualify, you must be hired into a full-time or part-time position; PRN positions are not eligible. Some exclusions apply. Apply to chat with a recruiter about the details! Depending on your location, you may also be eligible for up to $8,000 in relocation assistance. Nurses are central to our organization, working in a supportive team environment with resources and leadership dedicated to your success. We offer certification pay and a Clinical Career Ladder to recognize your contributions and support your growth.

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will be responsible for:

• Facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with the healthcare team and patient/family to address physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Promoting patient health, safety, and well-being through the nursing process, adhering to care standards, guidelines, and the State Nurse Practice Act.
• Previous OR - Heart Team experience required.

Day-to-Day Duties

• Circulating and/or Scrubbing on all cases.
• Primarily working on GEN, Urology, Ortho (Totals/Trauma), Spine, Neuro, Plastics, Robotics (DaVinci XI), and Trauma cases.
• Penrose specializes in Heart and Vascular surgeries with dedicated service teams for these specialties.
• Cross-training for all other services is provided.
• Providing supplies, sterile instruments, and support during operations.
• Assisting with room turnover and preparation for the next day's cases.
• Advocating for patients before, during, and after surgery.

Work environment includes 16 OR suites, with approximately 250-350+ cases monthly. Schedule: 40 hours/week with variable shifts based on surgical volume and unit needs. Call is required, averaging 1 call shift per week Mon–Thu, one Friday call every 4-6 weeks, and a 24-hour weekend call every 4-6 weeks, totaling 40-50 hours/month. A 30-minute callback radius is required.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates should have:

• Associates Degree in Nursing (required); Nursing Diploma or endorsement acceptable.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred).
• Graduates from accredited Nursing schools (required for new grads, preferred for experienced RNs).

Experience:

• One year of preferred nursing experience.

Licenses/Certifications:

• RN License required; current state license or valid RN license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact.

Physical Requirements:

• Medium Work – exerting up to 50 lbs occasionally, and up to 20 lbs frequently.

Your Connected Community

We believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our mission of humankindness. Our Surgery Department at Penrose Hospital has 16 OR suites, performing 30–40 cases daily, specializing in heart, vascular, general, gynecology, urology, ortho, spine, neuro, plastics, robotics, and trauma procedures for adult patients. We value teamwork, culture, and CNOR certification pay. We seek dedicated, hardworking team players who enjoy the OR environment and are committed to excellence.

"The right candidate will be motivated, a team player, love the OR, and be willing to help when needed. Our surgeons are appreciative and a pleasure to work with. We value dedicated, hardworking people who enjoy working with a motivated team." - Hiring Manager

Total Rewards

Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, retirement plans with employer matching, tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness, and more. View more on our benefits HERE.

Pay Range: $33.15-$53.04/hour

Shift: Days

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare