Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies
Specialty Hospital · Loveland, CO
Life here
What a shift at Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies looks like
On the floor
What the day-to-day looks like
- Setting
- Specialty Hospital
- Shifts hiring now
- Days 1
Benefits
Indeed nursing reviewers rated pay and benefits at 2.8 out of 5, suggesting the compensation and benefits package may be perceived as adequate but not exceptional.
The city
Living in Fort Collins, CO
Fort Collins sits along Colorado's Front Range, blending college-town energy with outdoor access. Old Town's historic main street anchors the community, while nearby Horsetooth Reservoir offers weekend recreation. A midsize city with a relaxed pace, it appeals to RNs seeking mountain-adjacent living without Denver's congestion.
Browse roles in Fort Collins- Metro price level · Fort Collins area
- 1% above the national average
- BEA index 101.1 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,690/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $85,070/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Who they are
Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies (OCR) is an independent orthopaedic specialty provider serving patients in the northern Colorado region, with a location in Loveland, CO.
- Specialty Hospital · Fort Collins
- Hiring days
More about Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies
The organization focuses on orthopaedic and spine surgical services, including a recovery center unit where post-surgical orthopaedic patients are admitted for nursing care. Nurses at OCR work in a specialty environment focused on post-operative orthopaedic recovery, administering medications, managing IV fluids, applying orthopaedic devices such as CPM machines, performing dressing changes, and following standing post-operative protocols. The organization positions itself as the premier independent provider of orthopaedic services in its region, with ambitions to grow in scope and size to meet the needs of patients, referring providers, and health system partners. Based on the Indeed nursing reviews (18 reviews), the work experience for nurses appears mixed, with employees appreciating the clear sense of purpose and fair pay, but expressing concerns about management support, workplace culture, and work-life balance. The overall nursing rating of 3.1 out of 5 suggests room for improvement in several operational and cultural areas.
Mission: Dedicated to providing the highest quality care in an efficient and pleasant environment. Vision: Remain the independent premier provider of orthopaedic services in the region and grow in scope and size to meet orthopaedic specialty needs of patients, referring providers, and health system partners. Core Values: Excellence, Innovation, Quality, Integrity, Honesty, Creativity.
Working here
Culture and working life
What to consider
Indeed nursing reviews (18 reviews) yield an overall rating of 3.1 out of 5. Detailed sub-ratings: Work-life balance 2.8/5, Pay and benefits 2.8/5, Job security and advancement 2.5/5, Management 2.2/5, Culture 2.6/5. Positive themes cited by nurses include fair pay for the job, a clear sense of purpose, and a supportive environment. Areas for improvement identified include sense of belonging, support from manager, and trust in colleagues.
The good
- Clear sense of purpose in a specialized orthopaedic care environment
- Fair pay for the job as reported by nursing reviewers
- Supportive environment noted by some nursing employees
- Independent provider status offering a focused specialty practice
- Structured post-operative protocols and standing orders for patient care
The hard parts
- Low management rating (2.2 out of 5) from nursing reviews on Indeed
- Work-life balance rated only 2.8 out of 5 by nursing staff
- Concerns about sense of belonging and trust in colleagues
- Job security and advancement rated low at 2.5 out of 5
The reality check
Before you decide
Quick facts
- Relationship
- Direct employer
- Roles last seen active
- Aug 29, 2026
- Workplace photos
- 1
- Website
- orthohealth.com ↗
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PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse
$44/hr
Fort Collins, CO · Posted 2 weeks ago
- RN
- Day shift
- ADN accepted
Pre-Admission Teaching Registered Nurse (PRN)
$44/hr
Fort Collins, CO
- RN
- Per diem
- ADN accepted
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