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Specialty Coord RN

UCHealth

Fort Collins, Colorado

Health system employer

$42.9/hr

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RNPerioperativePACUOperating Room

Posted Jul 29, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 30, 2026

About this role

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Poudre Valley Hospital, US:CO:Fort Collins Department: PVH Operating Room Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Days Pay: $42.90 - $66.50 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option Minimum Requirements: Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years' experience. State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider and any relevant life support certification as determined at position level. Preferred: Certification in specialty area as determined at position level 2 years of experience in specific procedural area. BLS - BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire. At UCHealth, We Improve Lives Picture yourself on a dynamic team improving lives in the following way(s):
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Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care utilizing the nursing process Values a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes Prioritizes wellness, a patient perspective and evidence-based practice Models proficiency through precepting those new to healthcare and/or UCHealth Welcomes new knowledge in a fast paced, innovative clinical environment Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care Perioperative: Direct care includes practice in Perioperative, PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) or Operating Room levels of care AORN and ABPANC core curriculum and certifications standards are included in evidence-based care models Clinical Educators support and guide individualized specialty education and training for competency validation throughout clinical orientation.

Skills for this role

Patient Care

Certifications

BLS

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years' experience
  • 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
  • BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire
  • 2 years of experience in specific procedural area
  • Preferred: Certification in specialty area as determined at position level

Benefits

  • Performance bonus (3-Year Incentive Bonus)
  • Annual Merit Pay Increase
  • Market competitive base pay reviews
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • 24/7 mental health and well-being support
  • 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
Health system 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…

3.1 Google rating

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

Benefits: Job descriptions reference travel packages and stipends for local RN traveler contract positions, with hourly rates of $50.00 for qualifying assignments. Full-time positions range from 72 to 80 hours per pay period.

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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.

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Metro price level · Fort Collins area
101.1
1% above the national average
Median gross rent
$1,690/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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