Gunnison Valley Health·Gunnison County, Colorado
The Operating Room Nurse is responsible for implementing aseptic and sterile techniques while ensuring patient safety during surgical procedures. They collaborate with the healthcare team to plan and evaluate patient treatment plans and act quickly in emergencies.
$10K Sign N Stay Bonus Eligible, reimbursed relocation and stable, employer provided affordable housing for up to 2 years!
Gunnison Valley Health is the sole community-owned health system for Gunnison County and surrounding areas. We are not just a hospital, we are a fully integrated health system providing services for all stages of life; from an award winning EMS department to a 52,000 square foot, state of the art senior care center and everything in between. We are a leading health source for our community, offering wellness programs, medical education and illness prevention.
We are looking for someone who will join our small and highly qualified team of Surgical Service Professionals and help us provide exceptional care to our patients.
Some define happiness by their job title and salary, while others pursue quality of life.
Our community combines the best of both worlds by fostering a growing outdoor industry business hub in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains.
The Gunnison Valley, which includes the towns of Gunnison and Crested Butte, is a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and adventurers.
We are deeply connected with our surrounding environment, neighbors and growing community.
This is the kind of place where hard work is rewarded, whether that means a day on the mountain or at the office.
Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience in a PACU/OR or other critical care nursing preferred.
Licenses/Certification: RN License current in the state of Colorado. Current BLS certification, ACLS and PALS (or ENPC) within the first year and maintenance expected
thereafter. CNOR is preferred
Skills –
The ability to communicate, consult, and interact with team members to share pertinent information in a clear, concise, and tactful manner.
Capability to communicate with patients prior to surgery, answer their questions and alleviate their concerns.
Competence in keeping the operating room sterilized at all times
Occasionally (0-33%) - Walking, sitting, feeling, crouching/squatting, stooping, kneeling, stairs, lifting/lowering (0-50 lbs), carrying (0-50 lbs), pushing/pulling (0-50 lbs)
Frequently (34 – 66%) - Standing, change position, reaching, reach across midline, handling, pinching
Continuously (37 -100%) See with corrective eyewear, hear clearly with assistance
Shift - 10 Hour (with rotating call)
Schedule - Varies
Status - FT
$33.00 - $51.15/hour DOE (evening, night and weekend shift differential pay) In addition to the base salary, Nurses have the opportunity to increase their compensation through participation in our Clinical Ladder Program. This program recognizes and rewards engagement in organizational initiatives, professional development, leadership activities, and contributions to quality and patient safety efforts. Advancement on the Clinical Ladder is an opportunity to grow both professionally and financially.
There is no deadline to apply for this position; we are accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a finalist is selected.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Gunnison Valley Health provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Benefits: Eligibility
Medical, dental, vision, health care FSA, dependent care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period in a Full Time or Part Time position are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire.
Full Time staff are automatically enrolled in 401A plan as of date of hire.
All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.
All active employees working 60 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.
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.
