Recovery Center Registered Nurse (PRN)

Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies

Loveland, Colorado

Your unit is PACU. Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies is a specialty hospital.

Eligibility: PACUOrthopedicsPost-Surgical Recovery

Posted Jul 16

License: RN license
Term: Per Diem

What it pays

Against similar roles: Below most Colorado PRN postingsColorado PRN postings that state pay run $34/hr to $55/hr, the middle half $41/hr to $48/hr, across 239 postings.

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Retirement savings and profit-sharing plan participation
Employee Assistance Program
Company-sponsored events
Annual merit increases

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Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies

Specialty Hospital

Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies (OCR) is an independent orthopaedic specialty provider serving patients in the northern Colorado region, with a location in Loveland, CO. The organization focuses on orthopaedic and spine surgical services, including a recovery center…

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The Recovery Center Registered Nurse is responsible for the nursing care of post-surgical orthopaedic patients admitted to the recovery center unit. This position provides nursing care using therapeutic, rehabilitative, and preventive methods. Essential Duties and

Responsibilities

Assists in (or performs under medical direction) diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including administration of medications, application of drugs, starting intravenous (IV) fluids, application of orthopaedic devices such as continuous passive motion (CPM), and dressing changes. Observes patient, checks dressings, documents significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or physician of patient's condition and reaction to significant incidents. Is aware of complications that could result from anesthesia; demonstrates knowledge of appropriate treatment for complications of anesthesia.

Follows standing orders and post-operative protocols for each patient admitted to the recovery center.

What's around it?

In Loveland, CO

Loveland, COFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent: $1,730/mo
Household income: $84,604/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Loveland, CO

NeighborhoodsMaster-planned residential developments dominate the east side near The Promenade Shops at Centerra along the Interstate 25 corridor, while historic single-family homes and contemporary apartment developments flank downtown Loveland and The Foundry. To the west, established neighborhoods and custom foothill properties spread out toward Mariana Butte Golf Course and Devil's Backbone, offering scenic foothill panoramas and quick access to mountain highways.

Master-planned residential developments dominate the east side near The Promenade Shops at Centerra along the Interstate 25 corridor, while historic single-family homes and contemporary apartment developments flank downtown Loveland and The Foundry. To the west, established neighborhoods and custom foothill properties spread out toward Mariana Butte Golf Course and Devil's Backbone, offering scenic foothill panoramas and quick access to mountain highways.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: ilstruprealestate.com Source 2: visitloveland.com Source 3: livability.com Source 4: youtube.com

Getting aroundHealthcare workers driving to regional medical centers typically rely on Highway 34 (Eisenhower Boulevard) for east-west cross-town travel and Interstate 25 for north-south regional routes connecting to Fort Collins or Denver. Commuting within city limits is straightforward and parking at medical and retail hubs is abundant, though peak travel along I-25 frequently encounters congestion, and regional public transportation options are limited beyond basic shuttles and services like the Landline bus.

Healthcare workers driving to regional medical centers typically rely on Highway 34 (Eisenhower Boulevard) for east-west cross-town travel and Interstate 25 for north-south regional routes connecting to Fort Collins or Denver. Commuting within city limits is straightforward and parking at medical and retail hubs is abundant, though peak travel along I-25 frequently encounters congestion, and regional public transportation options are limited beyond basic shuttles and services like the Landline bus.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: visitloveland.com Source 3: livability.com Source 4: youtube.com

Outdoors

Outdoor enthusiasts have direct access to foothill trails at Devil's Backbone Open Space and scenic drives up Big Thompson Canyon along the Big Thompson River, located less than an hour from Rocky Mountain National Park. In town, residents walk and paddleboard around Lake Loveland, use the riverbank trails and fishing access at Namaqua Park, or train at Fairgrounds Park's outdoor gym facilities.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: visitloveland.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: youtube.com

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Living in Loveland

Loveland stands out on northern Colorado's Front Range as 'The Sweetheart City'—a community that merges an extraordinary public sculpture legacy with immediate foothill access to Big Thompson Canyon and Rocky Mountain National Park. For nurses evaluating positions in Larimer County health systems, Loveland provides a calmer, less hectic lifestyle than neighboring Fort Collins or Boulder. Residential options range from vintage homes surrounding downtown and The Foundry to master-planned neighborhoods adjacent to The Promenade Shops at Centerra. Commuting along Highway 34 or Interstate 25 connects easily to medical facilities across the region, though I-25 experiences peak-hour slowdowns and public transit is minimal. Off shift, daily routines involve trail runs at Devil's Backbone, walks through the monumental Benson Sculpture Garden, warm cinnamon rolls at Colorado Coffee Company, and community celebrations like the winter Sweetheart Festival and the Loveland Corn Roast. While restaurant kitchens close early and Front Range weather brings sudden hail and winter snow, Loveland delivers a balanced, nature-focused lifestyle rooted in community and art.

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Loveland, COFrom Census ACS 2024.