From 4 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 11, 2026Sources
The short version
You would see RN jobs listed at $36.30–$52.94 an hour for periop, same-day surgery, and related roles. You can apply full-time for Periop 101, PRN for same-day surgery, or as a permanent or per-diem clinic RN.
Employer research, Sep 11, 2026
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: Nurse residency: Periop 101 Registered Nurse (RN)
Nursing here
- Nurse residency
Periop 101 Registered Nurse (RN)
SALIDA HOSPITAL DISTRICT · employer research
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As of 2026- Preceptors and orientation
Postings advertise a supportive collaborative team and professional growth in preoperative assessment and care coordination.
SALIDA HOSPITAL DISTRICT · employer research
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As of 2026- Scheduling
OR Periop 101 posted full-time; Same Day Surgery RN posted PRN; clinic RN roles posted as permanent and per-diem.
SALIDA HOSPITAL DISTRICT · employer research
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As of 2026
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
Periop 101 Registered Nurse (RN), full-time, Salida CO 81201: $36.30–$52.94 per hour
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
Registered Nurse (RN) Same Day Surgery, PRN, Salida CO 81201: $36.30–$52.94 per hour
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
Education Resource Liaison II, full-time, Salida CO 81201: $36.30–$52.94 per hour
As of 2026
Units hiring now
- Oncology1 open
- Same day surgery1 open
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center · Salida, CO
PRN Same Day Surgery RN posting covers preoperative assessments, Surgical Risk Calculator use, and coordination with surgeons, anesthesia, and ancillary departments.
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Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center · Salida, CO - Urology1 open
Operating Room
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center · Salida, CO
Periop 101 RN posting describes circulating duties before, during, and after surgery, including preparing the OR and assessing/positioning patients.
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Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center · Salida, COClinics / Urology
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center · Salida, CO
Clinic RN postings describe treatments, medications, education, and collaboration with physicians in specialty clinics, including a dedicated urology clinic RN role.
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Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center · Salida, CO
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Overall workplace rating
- On Glassdoor, HRRMC scores 3.7 from 15 ratings, and about two-thirds of reviewers would recommend it to a friend.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
The Periop 101 RN posting is a full-time job title; it does not describe cohort size, accreditation, or when to apply.
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Living in Salida, CO
Tucked along the Arkansas River in central Colorado, Salida is a laid-back mountain town known for its historic downtown, hot springs, and easy access to 14ers. With a vibrant arts scene and year-round outdoor recreation, it offers a quieter, outdoorsy pace ideal for nurses who want small-town living and big-mountain adventure.
Browse roles in Salida- State price level · Colorado
- 3% above the national average
- State index 103.1 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,292/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $70,045/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does SALIDA HOSPITAL DISTRICT hire new grads?
Its nurse residency: Periop 101 Registered Nurse (RN).
Which units are hiring?
Oncology (1), same day surgery (1) and urology (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to SALIDA HOSPITAL DISTRICT, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at SALIDA HOSPITAL DISTRICT
Clinic Registered Nurse-Oncology
$35–$51/hr
- RN
- Oncology Clinic
- ADN accepted
Registered Nurse (RN) Same Day Surgery
$36–$53/hr
- RN
- Per diem
- ADN accepted
Clinics Registered Nurse (RN) Urology
$35–$51/hr
- RN
- Compact license OK
- ADN accepted
Clinics Registered Nurse (RN)
$35–$51/hr
- RN
- Per diem
- Compact license OK
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Heart-of-the-Rockies-Regional-Medical-Center-EI_IE1651607.11,55.htm
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