Surgical Registered Nurse (Acute Care)

Rosaires Care; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosaires Care in Highlands Ranch, Colorado is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) in Acute Care Surgical Specialties to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered post-operative and acute care. You will assess, monitor, and manage complex conditions in a fast-paced surgical setting.

Responsibilities include wound/drain care, medication administration, multidisciplinary collaboration, patient and family education, and thorough documentation using EHR systems to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure required.
• Strong clinical judgment and prioritization in high-acuity settings.
• Expertise in surgical postoperative care, wound/drain management, and medication administration.
• Effective communication and patient/family education skills.
• Commitment to quality, safety, ongoing learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing patient assessment and monitoring for complications.
• Administer medications accurately and safely.
• Provide complex wound and drain care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Educate patients and families on care needs and outcomes.
• Document care using advanced technology and EHR systems.

Skills

RN licensure

Clinical judgment

Postoperative care

Wound/drain management

Medication administration

Communication

Patient education

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Role: Registered Nurse (RN) in Acute Care Surgical Specialties, providing evidence-based, patient-centered care to post-operative and acutely ill surgical patients in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing patient assessment and monitoring for complications.
• Administer medications accurately and safely.
• Provide complex wound and drain care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Educate patients and families on care needs and outcomes.
• Document care using advanced technology and EHR systems.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current RN licensure.
• Strong clinical judgment, prioritization, and ability to thrive in high-acuity settings.
• Expertise in surgical post-operative care, wound/drain management, and medication administration.
• Effective communication and patient/family education skills.
• Commitment to quality, safety, continuous learning, and professional development.