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Registered Nurse Pre Op / PACU

St Francis Hospital·Colorado Springs, Colorado

$33 - $60/hr·Other·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 18 days ago
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About the role

The Registered Nurse is responsible for facilitating and collaborating with healthcare teams to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients. Duties include managing both Phase I and II recovery in the PACU and handling pre-operative calls and patient assessments.

  • Where You’ll Work Penrose-St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprising Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and St Francis Hospital - Interquest. St. Francis Hospital opened in 2008 to keep pace with the growing needs of the Colorado Springs' community on the north side of the city. St. Francis Hospital features 340-beds and offers a modern Birth Center, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Cancer Center, Emergency Department, Level III Trauma Center, Imaging Services, Acute Inpatient Rehab, Surgical Services and Critical Care Unit. It also serves as southern Colorado's home base for the Flight For Life Colorado air medical transport service. It's an incredible time to join us as we celebrate recognition with Magnet Hospital designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas including Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado's top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you've always wanted. Job Summary and Responsibilities Nurses are at the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success. We offer Certification pay and a Clinical Career Ladder to help you grow and recognize your contributions to clinical excellence! Here, you will help advance modern nursing by providing your skills, experience, and commitment to compassionate care. The impact you will make in our faith-based, mission-driven culture will cultivate excellence and achieve professional fulfillment united in humankindness. As a Registered Nurse (RN) you will assume responsibility and accountability for: Facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with both the healthcare team, and the patient/family to identify and meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient. Promote the optimal health, well-being and safety of the patient through use of the nursing process and in accordance with patient care standards, guidelines and the State Nurse Practice Act. Demonstrate personal accountability for relationship-based care, organizational mission, and core values. **Previous PACU/ICU/Procedural experience highly preferred*
  • Day to Day duties: Recover all cases both Phase I & II. Approx. 45-50+ cases per day Recovery of both Phase I & II in same area. RNs will cover both pre-op and PACU areas with 3-4 total on each shift. Staff is expected to float between Pre Op/ PACU RNs in pre-op/ PACU are responsible for pre op calls, PATs, transports in addition to the clinical aspects of pre-op and PACU care. Unit does see a few recoveries form other departments but is rare OR, Pre Op, PACU and SPD are all centrally located on the same floor OR Suites-16 PACU Bays-23 Prep Op Beds-17 Phase I & II recovered in same areas Schedule Per policy PRN requires a Min availability for 5 shifts in a 6 week schedule block and 2 holidays per yr. TBD during interviews with OR Manager. Call required - weeknights/ weekends and Holidays - Approx. 2-4 weeknights and 1 weekend in a 8 week schedule. 30 Min Call Back radius required Job Requirements In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified nursing candidates will need the following: Education Requirements Associates Degree in Nursing required; Nursing Diploma or by endorsement Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required for new graduates, preferred for experienced RNs Experience Requirements One year experience preferred Nursing skills and knowledge base specific to specialty Licenses/Certification Requirements RN License required; Current state nursing licenses or valid RN license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact Physical Requirements Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate Degree in Nursing and a valid RN license, with a Bachelor's degree preferred. Previous experience in PACU, ICU, or procedural nursing is highly preferred.

  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • Patient Assessment
  • Compassionate Care
  • Patient Safety
  • Nursing Process
  • Patient Transport
  • Clinical Collaboration
  • Pre-operative Care
  • Post-Anesthesia Care
  • Phase I Recovery
  • Phase II Recovery

Benefits

  • Certification Pay
  • Clinical Career Ladder

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$33 - $60/hr
Location
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Posted
Jul 9, 2026
Closes
Jul 9, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

St Francis Hospital

St Francis Hospital is hiring in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It operates in medical practices. Team size: 2-10 employees. Headquarters: Colorado Springs, Colorado. This opening is listed as other.

Salary listed on 33 jobs
IndustryMedical Practices
Size2-10 employees
HQColorado Springs, Colorado
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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.

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