Operating Room Registered Nurse, (OR RN), CVSC, Full-Time Days

Position Highlights:

• Job Type: OR Nurse
• Location: Canyon View Surgery Center
• Schedule: Full-Time, M-F
• Application Deadline: Open until July 27, 2026

Responsibilities:

• Performs the perioperative nursing role including preoperative assessment of the patient, nursing care plan formulation, operative care plan implementation, and postoperative evaluation of the patient’s response/outcome. Also evaluates the effectiveness and appropriateness of nursing care provided with documentation of such.
• Assists in the set up and performance of cases by assembling equipment and supplies according to sterile technique.
• Assists in the set up and performance of cases by opening sterile packs, instruments, and supplies according to sterile technique.
• Prepares each patient for surgery by placing the patient in the appropriate position, preparing the patient’s operative site, confirming the procedure and site according to the surgeon’s history and physical and operating room team, and helping move the patient to and from the operating table.
• Performs surgical counts (sponges, sharps, and instruments) and documents nursing care on legal records.
• Assists in the clean-up of the operating room following surgery, including proper disposal of used supplies and sharps.

Requirements:

• RN License
• One (1) year of surgical experience
• Bachelor’s Degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience

Compensation:

• $38.00 - $43.70 per hour, depending on education and experience.
• Bonus: $20,000 (for RN’s with 2 or more years of experience, paid out over 3 years)
• Discretionary bonuses, relocation expenses, merit increase, market adjustments, recognition bonuses, and other forms of discretionary compensation may be available.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Free Parking
• Paid time off
• Education assistance
• 403(b) with employer matching
• Wellness Program
• Additional benefits based on employment status

Additional Information:

• Relocation: Must relocate to Grand Junction, CO 81505 before starting work.
• Work Location: In-person/onsite

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Licenses & Certifications

• Registered Nurse

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