Registered Nurse - Surgical Services

Southwest Health System, Inc.•Cortez, CO

1d•$31 - $54•Onsite

About The Position

As a Registered Nurse - Surgical Services, you’ll deliver efficient, safe, and courteous nursing care across Same Day Care (SDC), OR Circulator, and PACU—protecting every patient through pre-, intra-, and post-op phases. Your shift begins by tuning in to the day’s surgical schedule and connecting with the team to align on patient needs and timing. You’ll move with purpose between SDC, the OR, and PACU—staying calm, focused, and ready as plans evolve. Throughout the day, you’ll rely on sharp assessment skills to spot subtle changes, use evidence-based resources at the point of care, and keep documentation crisp and current. Between cases, you’ll reset, regroup, and help the team stay in rhythm—whether that’s joining a quick huddle, jumping into a drill, or lending a hand when another unit needs support. You finish knowing patients were cared for with precision, safety, and respect from start to recovery.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN required; BSN preferred)
Current Colorado RN license (compact accepted; obtain CO within 90 days)
BLS required; PALS and ACLS within 6 months of hire
Acute care experience (1+ year preferred)
Strong English communication skills
Basic computer skills
Excellent customer service skills

Nice To Haves

BSN
AORN
RNFA

Responsibilities

Coordinating individualized pre-op plans with the surgical team
Administering pre-op medications as directed
Maintaining aseptic technique, positioning, prepping, specimen handling, isolation protocols, counts/time-outs, and post-anesthesia care
Recognizing complications and escalating through the chain of command
Documenting accurately using clinical technologies
Participating in drills, meetings, and ongoing education
Supporting other departments as needed