PRN Registered Nurse - Pre-Operative & PACU

Boulder Surgery Center•Boulder, CO

About The Position

Join Boulder Centre for Orthopedics as a PRN Registered Nurse serving Pre-Operative and PACU patients. The role provides care before and after surgery at an orthopedic surgery center committed to compassion, excellence, and collaboration. The practice offers services ranging from general orthopedics to specialized areas such as sports medicine and pain management, and supports team members' personal and professional growth through continuous learning opportunities. The position pays $50 per hour and is not eligible for a bonus.

Requirements

Current Colorado Registered Nurse license.
BCLS and ACLS certifications required.
PALS certification.
Continuous learning and maintenance of healthcare expertise.
Analytical skills to gather information and develop action plans.
Critical thinking and sound decision-making.
Advanced understanding of human anatomy and physiology.
Proficiency with 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 and timely communication of patient-care details.
Ability to conduct and interpret diagnostic tests for intervention.
Knowledge of community resources to support continuity of patient care.
Ability to read and apply technical instructions.
Ability to ensure patient safety during medication use.
Consistent hand hygiene and aseptic technique.
Protection of patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Nice To Haves

Two years of Pre-Op/PACU RN experience in an orthopedic setting preferred.
One year of acute care experience preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

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 determine readiness for surgery.
Initiate IVs and ensure patients are informed about procedures.
Assess patients' postoperative condition.
Monitor vital signs and other measures of progress, ensuring discharge criteria are met.
Record findings in patient files.
Answer patient questions and support patient comfort.
Monitor patients for changes in condition and report changes to the physician.
Perform interventions during postoperative emergencies.