Operating Room Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room

• Location: Denver, CO
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
• Schedule: Days | Rotating Weekends | On-Call Required
• Pay Range: $36.50 – $55.25/hour (based on experience)
• On-Call Differential: $4.00/hour
• Sign-On Bonus: $25,000
• Relocation Assistance: $5,000 (for candidates relocating 75+ miles)

Overview

A Level IV trauma, high-acuity acute care hospital in the Denver area is seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) to join a large, advanced Surgical Services department. This role supports complex adult and pediatric surgical cases in a fast-paced, tertiary/quaternary environment with direct ICU access from the OR.

This opportunity is ideal for perioperative RNs with strong circulating experience who thrive in technologically advanced operating rooms and value teamwork, clinical excellence, and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive preoperative patient assessments and preparation.

• Circulate surgical cases and ensure adherence to universal protocols, time-outs, and surgical site verification.

• Administer IV therapy, preoperative medications, and intraoperative nursing interventions.

• Monitor patient condition throughout procedures and respond to emergencies as needed.

• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and nursing staff.

• Provide patient and family education related to surgical procedures and postoperative expectations.

• Document patient care accurately and in accordance with clinical and regulatory standards.

• Contribute to evidence-based practice, quality improvement initiatives, and a culture of safety.

Schedule & Call Requirements

• Shift Options: 10- or 12-hour shifts

  • 6:45 AM – 5:00 PM

  • 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

  • 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

  • 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

• On-Call: Approximately 10–12 call shifts per 8-week period (mix of weekdays and weekends)

• On-Call Radius: Must reside within 30 minutes of the facility

Clinical Environment

• Level IV Trauma designation

• 18 Operating Rooms, including hybrid suites and integrated spine/navigation rooms

• Advanced surgical technology, including robotics and complex imaging

• ICU directly attached to the OR

Service Lines Include:
Complex Spine, Joint Revision, Limb Preservation, Orthopedic Oncology, Transplant (Liver & Kidney), Neuro, Trauma, High-Risk OB, Vascular, ENT, GYN, Plastics, General Surgery, Dedicated Spine and Transplant Services

Qualifications

Required

• Active Colorado RN license or compact RN license eligible to practice in Colorado

• Minimum 1 year of recent perioperative (OR) RN experience

• Circulating experience required

• BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross)

• Completion of an accredited nursing program

Preferred

• BSN

• Surgery Center experience

• CNOR certification

• ACLS and PALS (within 6 months of hire)

Candidates should clearly document perioperative training, OR orientation, and circulating experience on their resume.

Compensation & Benefits

• Highly competitive hourly pay with on-call differential

• $25,000 sign-on bonus

• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Retirement plan with employer contribution

• Paid time off and holiday benefits

• Tuition assistance and professional development support

Ideal For

Experienced OR RNs seeking a high-acuity surgical environment, advanced technology, strong interdisciplinary collaboration, and significant financial incentives in a major metropolitan market.

Keywords 

Operating Room RN, OR Nurse, Perioperative RN, Circulating Nurse, Surgical Services RN, Trauma OR Nurse
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