RN Operating Room
UCHealth
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Health system employer
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Posted Aug 3, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 4, 2026
What the posting states
- Base pay
- $5,250
- Shift
- Night shift position providing direct patient care in Perioperative, PACU, and Operating Room settings.
About this role
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Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program (Preferred: BSN)
- State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification
- BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date
- 6 months of OR nursing (RN) experience or completion of the UCHealth Fellowship program
- Preferred: CNOR certification
Benefits
- Performance bonus (3-Year Incentive Bonus)
- Performance-based pay increase (Annual Merit Pay Increase)
- Annual market reviews for competitive base pay
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents
- Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources
- Free Care.com membership
- Voluntary benefits: accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, employee discount programs
About the employer
UCHealth is a large healthcare system with over 30,000 employees, operating a network of nationally-recognized hospitals and clinic locations throughout Colorado, southern Wyoming, and western Nebraska. Headquartered in the Aurora, CO area, the system's flagship facility is University of Colorado…
What reviewers appreciate
- Great Place To Work® certified with 78% employee approval rating
- Large healthcare network with 30,000+ employees and multiple facility locations across CO, WY, and NE
- Local RN traveler contract options with 13-week assignments and travel stipends for qualifying nurses
What reviewers flag
- Fast-paced clinical environments with moderate to high patient acuity levels across multiple units
- Night shift requirements for several nursing positions
- Large organizational structure spanning multiple states may create bureaucratic complexity
Living in Colorado Springs, CO
Nestled at the foot of Pikes Peak in the Rocky Mountain foothills, Colorado Springs blends outdoor adventure with a laid-back metro feel. Mild, sunny weather and trails like those in nearby Garden of the Gods attract active nurses seeking a scenic, affordable alternative to Denver.
- Metro price level · Colorado Springs area
- 100.7
- 1% above the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,648/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
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On your path
Operating Room is a first-year unit lane. Periop programs often train from the ground up.
Worth asking
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- Can you walk me through the differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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