Registered Nurse - Pre-Operative & PACU

BoulderCentre for Orthopedics and Spine•Broomfield, CO

22h•$33 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

Boulder Centre for Orthopedics is hiring a Pre-Operative & PACU RN for its Orthopedic Surgery Center. The role supports patients before and after surgery in a practice offering general orthopedics, sports medicine, and pain management. The center emphasizes compassionate, excellent, and collaborative care and provides opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth. This is a full-time, onsite, hourly position with 10-hour shifts Monday through Friday. The wage is $33–$48 per hour, commensurate with experience. The role reports to the Pre-Op/PACU Manager.

Requirements

Current Colorado Registered Nurse license.
BCLS and ACLS certifications required.
PALS certification.
Two years of Pre-Op/PACU RN experience required.
Skills in continuous learning, analytical thinking, critical decision-making, and applying knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
Proficiency with specialized medical equipment used for surgical care.
Ability to follow evidence-based practice and regulatory standards, respond appropriately to changing conditions, and communicate patient-care details accurately and promptly.
Ability to conduct and interpret diagnostic tests, support continuity of care using community resources, and read and apply technical instructions.
Knowledge of medication safety, hand hygiene, aseptic techniques, and HIPAA patient privacy requirements.

Nice To Haves

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 patient vital statistics to confirm readiness for surgery.
Initiate IVs and inform patients about their procedures.
Assess patients’ post-operative condition.
Monitor vital signs and other measures of progress, ensuring 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

Basic Life/AD&D insurance (Guardian), company paid.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid.
Paid time off (PTO).
401(k) Safe Harbor contribution.
Medical insurance options requiring employee contributions.
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
Dental insurance option requiring employee contributions.
Vision insurance option requiring employee contributions.
Short-term disability option requiring employee contributions.
Voluntary Life and AD&D option requiring employee contributions.
General Purpose Healthcare FSA.
Optional protection benefits: accident, hospital indemnity, cancer care, and critical illness insurance.
401(k).