Registered Nurse Operating Room Weekend Program

15600 Lutheran Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend schedule

Supportive OR environment

Surgical procedures exposure

Collaboration with surgeons & teams

Modern OR suites

Teamwork & work-life balance

Local Colorado lifestyle

Active community amenities

Job summary

Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the skilled surgical team with a weekend-focused schedule. The Day Shift runs 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM, and the role supports a 36-hour work week in a modern OR setting.

Join a collaborative team delivering high-quality patient care across various surgical procedures, working with surgeons, anesthesia, and interdisciplinary teams in a culture that values teamwork and work-life balance within Colorado's

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in state of practice.
• Valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of the start of employment.
• RNs with less than 12 months of experience must obtain their BSN within four (4) years of their hire date.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required as of the job description's last update on 4/27/2025.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient physical, social, and psychological status.
• Plan individualized care with patient and family involvement.
• Implement care with coordination of the interdisciplinary team.
• Evaluate patient response and revise the care plan as needed.
• Promote professionalism, document accurately, and adhere to licensure standards.

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN)

Job description

Job Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients. The staff RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members. Join a skilled surgical team in a modern hospital setting while enjoying the flexibility of a weekend schedule. This role is ideal for nurses seeking focused OR work, strong teamwork, and a vibrant Colorado lifestyle.

Benefits & Perks

• Weekend RN position offering a consistent and focused schedule
• Supportive operating room environment centered on safety and high‑quality patient care
• Opportunity to work across a variety of surgical procedures and specialties
• Strong collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia, and interdisciplinary teams
• Modern OR suites designed for efficiency and excellent outcomes
• Culture that values teamwork, communication, and work–life balance
• Local Attractions Within 5 Minutes: Nearby parks and walking paths perfect for fresh‑air breaks
• Local cafés and restaurants offering convenient and diverse dining options
• Fitness centers and wellness studios supporting an active lifestyle
• Shopping and everyday conveniences close to the hospital
• Build a rewarding OR nursing career while enjoying Colorado’s active lifestyle, welcoming community, and the perfect balance of work and time off.

Schedule

Day Shift 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM

Essential Functions

Assess: Performs appropriate assessment of physical, social, and psychological status (including cognitive, communicative, and developmental skills as appropriate). Seeks and evaluates information acquired from other members of interdisciplinary team: patient, family, physician, non‑nursing disciplines, support staff, others.

Plan: Uses assessment information and critical thinking skills to collaboratively develop individualized plan of care. Actively seeks patient, family, team, and physician involvement to develop plan of care including needed education. Collaboratively plans and prepares patients for further support needs once the current episode of care outcomes are met (i.e., teaching, referrals, and follow‑up).

Implement: Directs the interdisciplinary care team via delegation, coordination, and collaboration as appropriate. Provides or delegates care consistent with plan of care, guidelines of care and professional licensure provisions. Demonstrates the ability to set priorities and to coordinate and organize patient care delivery through effectively managing time, supplies, and resources.

Evaluate: Evaluates patient response to interventions through review of achievement of goals, clinical outcomes, patient, and family satisfaction. Revises plan of care as indicated and reassesses changes as appropriate.

Professionalism: Promotes nursing profession and participate in development of others. Integrates legal and ethical standards into practice, complies with regulatory standards, practices within scope of licensure, provides accurate & timely documentation, and understands legal implications of care delivery.

Skills

• Patient Care Delivery
• Nursing Fundamentals
• Interdisciplinary Teams
• Documentations
• Professional Etiquette
• Accountability
• Patient Care Coordination
• Communication
• Patient Evaluation
• Critical Thinking

Minimum Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in state of practice.
• Valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of the start of employment.
• RNs with less than 12 months of experience must obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four (4) years of their hire date.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN).
• Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required as of the job description's last update on 4/27/2025. Employees hired or promoted prior to this date will be held to the minimum requirements that were in place at the time of their promotion or hire.

Physical Requirements

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.) May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time. For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location

Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital Work City: Wheat Ridge Work State: Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Hourly Rate

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $37.45 - $57.29

Well‑being & Benefits

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

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