Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center and Veterans Community Living Center
Registered Nurse/Surgery Fulltime-$34.29-$51.42 per hour - $3,000 Sign On Bonus
Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center and Veterans Community Living Center, Walsenburg, Colorado, United States, 81089
Registered Nurse/Surgery Fulltime - $34.29-$51.42 per hour - $3,000 Sign On Bonus
Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented
Registered Nurse (RN)
to join our dynamic Surgical Services team. This role is primarily focused on
Circulating Nurse responsibilities
but also plays an important part in pre‑operative preparation, post‑operative recovery, and outpatient infusion services.
Job Details Position:
Surgery RN (Circulator focused)
Pay:
$34.29-$51.42 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.
Sign on Bonus:
$3,000
Schedule:
Tuesday through Friday (occasional Mondays). No weekends, no holidays, no on‑call required.
Requirements Minimum Required Education/Experience:
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited institution. Minimum of three years of direct nursing care experience preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the patient advocate during surgical procedures, ensuring safety, dignity, and comfort at all times.
Prepare the operating room by verifying required equipment, instruments, and supplies.
Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and scrub personnel to maintain a sterile and efficient operative environment.
Accurately document intraoperative care in the electronic health record.
Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and respond promptly to changes throughout the procedure.
Adhere to strict infection control and safety protocols in compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.
Additional Responsibilities
Prepare patients for surgery, including assessments, education, and pre‑operative readiness.
Recover patients after surgery in accordance with PACU standards, monitoring vital signs, pain, and overall stability.
Conduct pre‑anesthesia screening calls to ensure patient readiness and address questions before the day of surgery.
Perform weekly outpatient infusions, primarily on Tuesdays, ensuring safe medication administration and patient monitoring.
Pre‑Employment Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
Demonstrated knowledge of the nurse role in a surgical setting.
Advanced skill in patient safety in surgery; assume role as patient advocate.
Advanced skill in clinical judgement, observation, knowledge and assessments with the ability to foresee needs essential to the success of the operation/surgery.
Ability to recognize and respond to opportunities for improvement through continual learning, changes in approach based on situation and professional practice behavior.
Ability to operate general office equipment including computer software applications (e‑mail, scheduling software, electronic health records, etc.).
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Exhibits professionalism in completing the circulating nurse role.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public, other agencies, employees and administration.
Necessary Special Requirements Must obtain annual flu vaccination and any job‑specific immunizations. Required to complete Tuberculosis testing/screening.
Licenses or Certificates
Valid state license as an RN.
Current Basic Life Support/CPR certification.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support/PALS certification.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support/ACLS certification (may be obtained at facility).
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
403B retirement fund options (employer match after one year of employment)
Cafeteria Meal Discount
Medical benefits including telehealth options
Dental and vision benefits
Basic life insurance and AD&D (employer paid)
Supplemental Life/AD&D
Paid Time Off
Short‑term disability (employer paid)
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Legal Insurance
Identity protection
Tour of Duty (Paid temporary housing for those who qualify)
Additional Information If you’re considering joining our team, this position will be open for a minimum of 5 days or until filled.
Compensation details: $34.29-$51.42 hourly wage.
Senior / Employment Details Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Health Care Provider
Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care
Referral Bonus Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center and Veterans Community Living Center by 2x.
Location Walsenburg, CO
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Registered Nurse (RN)
to join our dynamic Surgical Services team. This role is primarily focused on
Circulating Nurse responsibilities
but also plays an important part in pre‑operative preparation, post‑operative recovery, and outpatient infusion services.
Job Details Position:
Surgery RN (Circulator focused)
Pay:
$34.29-$51.42 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.
Sign on Bonus:
$3,000
Schedule:
Tuesday through Friday (occasional Mondays). No weekends, no holidays, no on‑call required.
Requirements Minimum Required Education/Experience:
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited institution. Minimum of three years of direct nursing care experience preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the patient advocate during surgical procedures, ensuring safety, dignity, and comfort at all times.
Prepare the operating room by verifying required equipment, instruments, and supplies.
Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and scrub personnel to maintain a sterile and efficient operative environment.
Accurately document intraoperative care in the electronic health record.
Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and respond promptly to changes throughout the procedure.
Adhere to strict infection control and safety protocols in compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.
Additional Responsibilities
Prepare patients for surgery, including assessments, education, and pre‑operative readiness.
Recover patients after surgery in accordance with PACU standards, monitoring vital signs, pain, and overall stability.
Conduct pre‑anesthesia screening calls to ensure patient readiness and address questions before the day of surgery.
Perform weekly outpatient infusions, primarily on Tuesdays, ensuring safe medication administration and patient monitoring.
Pre‑Employment Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
Demonstrated knowledge of the nurse role in a surgical setting.
Advanced skill in patient safety in surgery; assume role as patient advocate.
Advanced skill in clinical judgement, observation, knowledge and assessments with the ability to foresee needs essential to the success of the operation/surgery.
Ability to recognize and respond to opportunities for improvement through continual learning, changes in approach based on situation and professional practice behavior.
Ability to operate general office equipment including computer software applications (e‑mail, scheduling software, electronic health records, etc.).
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Exhibits professionalism in completing the circulating nurse role.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public, other agencies, employees and administration.
Necessary Special Requirements Must obtain annual flu vaccination and any job‑specific immunizations. Required to complete Tuberculosis testing/screening.
Licenses or Certificates
Valid state license as an RN.
Current Basic Life Support/CPR certification.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support/PALS certification.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support/ACLS certification (may be obtained at facility).
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
403B retirement fund options (employer match after one year of employment)
Cafeteria Meal Discount
Medical benefits including telehealth options
Dental and vision benefits
Basic life insurance and AD&D (employer paid)
Supplemental Life/AD&D
Paid Time Off
Short‑term disability (employer paid)
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Legal Insurance
Identity protection
Tour of Duty (Paid temporary housing for those who qualify)
Additional Information If you’re considering joining our team, this position will be open for a minimum of 5 days or until filled.
Compensation details: $34.29-$51.42 hourly wage.
Senior / Employment Details Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Health Care Provider
Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care
Referral Bonus Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center and Veterans Community Living Center by 2x.
Location Walsenburg, CO
#J-18808-Ljbffr