USPI·Thornton, Colorado
The Registered Nurse will organize and direct activities for pre-operative and PACU patients, ensuring care aligns with nursing standards and facility guidelines. Responsibilities include admitting, evaluating, and teaching patients, as well as coordinating care with physicians and the surgical team.
North Denver Endoscopy is hiring a Pre-Op/PACU/Pain Registered Nurse!
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Are you a skilled and compassionate registered nurse seeking an extraordinary career opportunity at a state-of-the-art healthcare facility? THE Orthopedic Surgery Center is currently seeking to hire a Pre/Post/ Pain Registered Nurse!
The Pre-Operative Nurse (Pre-op RN) has the responsibility for organizing and directing activities in accordance with nursing standards, Joint Commission, Medicare and all other applicable federal, state and local guidelines.
The Pre-op RN can expect to care for all patients within the scope of practice for the facility (i.e. pediatric, adult, geriatric).
They will admit, evaluate, assess and teach the patient in order to fully prepare them for their procedure or surgery.
The RN may perform CLIA waived laboratory testing required prior to surgery as ordered.
Communicates patient assessment information to the attending physician.
The PACU RN plans, coordinates, and oversees care for patients in the PACU department. Provides care within nursing standards of practice and the policies of the Center. Makes decisions regarding direct patient care needs and communicates appropriate information to other team members and providers. May have additional responsibilities as designated by the manager, which include, but are not limited to, serving on committees, participating in quality improvement audits, and other projects.
Position requires weekdays only -- no holidays, weekends, or call. Competitive salary and benefits for the right candidate.
$34 - $53/hr (based on experience)
Job Posted 4/21/2026 and will remain open for 2 weeks
At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and health care 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.
For more information about USPI, check out our website [https://careers.uspi.com/], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/pages/United-Surgical-Partners/104998112899346], Twitter [https://twitter.com/United_Surgical], or LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/united-surgical-partners-international-inc/].
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Candidates must hold a current, unrestricted RN license and have at least one year of nursing experience, preferably in an ASC or Operating Room setting. A degree from an accredited school of nursing is required, with a BSN and BLS certification preferred.
Market context
Colorado nursing roles like this often draw steady demand from home health and hospice settings, where employers look for RNs who can work independently and manage patient care in the field. These positions are competitive because a current Colorado RN license, prior nursing experience, reliable transportation, and familiarity with HCHB can all strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license, driving documents, and home health or hospice experience before applying.