Registered Nurse - Pre-Operative & PACU

Broomfield Orthopedic Surgery Center • Broomfield, CO

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Boulder Centre for Orthopedics as a Pre-Operative & PACU Registered Nurse, providing patient care before and after surgery at its Orthopedic Surgery Center. The practice offers services ranging from general orthopedics to sports medicine and pain management, and emphasizes compassion, excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning. The role is in the Pre-Op/PACU department and reports to the Pre-Op/PACU Manager. It is a full-time, onsite, hourly position with 10-hour shifts Monday through Friday. Compensation is $33–$48 per hour, commensurate with experience; the position is not eligible for a bonus.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of Pre-Op/PACU RN experience.
• Current Colorado Registered Nurse license.
• BCLS certification.
• ACLS certification.
• Continuous learning and maintenance of healthcare expertise.
• Analytical skills to gather information and devise action plans.
• Critical thinking and sound decision-making.
• Advanced understanding of human anatomy and physiology.
• Proficiency using specialized medical equipment for surgical care.
• Adherence to evidence-based practice and regulatory standards.
• Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to changing work conditions.
• Accurate, timely communication of patient-care details.
• Ability to conduct and interpret diagnostic tests for intervention.
• Knowledge of community resources that support continuity of patient care.
• Ability to read and apply technical instructions.
• Ability to ensure patient safety and security during medication use.
• Consistent hand hygiene and aseptic technique.
• Protection of patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Pre-Op/PACU RN experience in an orthopedic setting.
• At least 1 year of acute-care experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• PALS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess, instruct, and prepare patients prior to surgery.
• Ensure operative and informed consents are signed and correct.
• Take and record patients’ vital statistics to assess readiness for surgery.
• Initiate IVs and inform patients about procedures.
• Assess patients’ post-operative condition.
• Monitor vital signs and other indicators of progress, and determine whether discharge criteria are met.
• Record findings in patient files.
• Answer patient questions and ensure patient comfort.
• Monitor patients for changes in condition and report changes to the physician.
• Perform interventions during post-operative emergencies.

Benefits

• Company-paid Basic Life/AD&D insurance through Guardian.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) Safe Harbor contribution.
• Benefit options requiring employee contributions: medical, HSA and FSA, dental, vision, short-term disability, voluntary life and AD&D, general-purpose healthcare FSA, and optional accident, hospital indemnity, cancer care, and critical illness insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed