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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

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$34/hr

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Lakewood Endoscopy is hiring a Full Time Preop/Pacu RN to join our team! Preop/PACU Registered Nurse at Lakewood Endoscopy Center: Under the direct supervision of the Pre-Op/PACU manager, the PACU nurse is responsible for implementing all physician orders, providing for the continuity and quality of nursing care for all patients, with continual evaluation of the patients'' condition, providing patient safety, comfort, and privacy at all time. At times, assist the physicians in the procedure rooms with various tasks, conscious sedation and utilizing sterile technique as deemed appropriate. Responsible for providing total comprehensive patient care to patients emerging from general anesthesia and/or sedation. Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient and family in preparation for discharge. Qualifications: 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 What We Offer USPI offers the following benefits, subject to employment status: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance Paid time off (vacation & sick leave) 401(k) retirement plan Paid holidays Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts Employee Assistance Program, Employee discount program Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance Who We Are At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner. USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population. Pay: $34 - $53 Job Posted 05/13/2026 and will remain open for 2 weeks L1-MA1

Skills for this role

conscious sedationsterile techniqueperioperative carepatient assessmentanesthesia recoverydischarge planning

Certifications

BLSACLSPALS

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

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United Surgical Partners International, Inc
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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…

4.4 Google rating

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
patient-centeredfamily-like carecollaborativecommunity-focusedpartnership-orientedquality-driven

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.

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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

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