RN PreOP PACU
United Surgical Partners International, Inc
Lakewood, Colorado
$34/hr
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Posted Aug 8, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 10, 2026
What the posting states
- Base pay
- $34/hr
About this role
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Skills for this role
Certifications
Requirements
- Current CO Registered Nurse License
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Current CO Registered Nurse License Current BLS, ACLS and PALS ASC experience a plus Experience in PACU / ICU required Good communication and human relations skills Ability to organize and follow through on own initiative. Thorough knowledge of all phases of perioperative process including knowledge of surgical procedures and anesthesia implications.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off (vacation & sick leave)
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid holidays
About the employer
United Surgical Partners International (USPI) is the leading ambulatory surgery platform in the United States, founded in 1998 and now operating 433+ ambulatory surgery centers and surgical hospitals across 30 states. The company performs over 2 million procedures annually and…
What reviewers appreciate
- Part of Tenet Healthcare network providing additional resources and support infrastructure
- Leading ambulatory surgery platform with a national footprint across 30 states
- Community-focused work environment with a local, neighborhood feel at each facility
What reviewers flag
- Some Saturday shifts required (per job posting for PreOp RN role)
- Part of a large corporate healthcare structure under Tenet Healthcare, which may involve bureaucratic processes
- Indeed review search URLs suggest potential workplace concerns related to favoritism among RNs, though specific review content was not available in the research
Living in Lakewood, CO
Lakewood sits along Denver's western edge, where suburban convenience meets Rocky Mountain foothills. Nurses here enjoy quick access to Denver's hospital corridor plus miles of trails, parks, and reservoirs — an easy-living base for both career and outdoor downtime.
- State price level · Colorado
- 103.1
- 3% above the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,806/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
On your path
Operating Room is a first-year unit lane. Periop programs often train from the ground up.
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- What should I expect for shifts, 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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