Operating Room Registered Nurse
Lafayette, CO
Wayward Medical
4x10 hrs, Days
Relocation Bonus

Registered Nurse - Operating Room (OR)

Location: Lafayette, Colorado
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 10 hours per day (40 hours per week)

Job Summary

• Perform independent nursing and delegated medical functions according to state Board of Nursing standards.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care.
• Continuously evaluate patient health status through data collection and assessment.
• Provide health teaching, counseling, therapy, and treatment supportive of patient well-being.
• Execute delegated medical functions and refer patients for further evaluation or treatment as needed.
• Review and monitor therapy and treatment plans.
• Document care in compliance with hospital and regulatory guidelines.
• May float to other departments within scope of competency.
• May be required to be on-call during scheduled shifts.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent Operating Room (OR) experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited school.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Registered nursing experience with demonstrated consultation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
• Certifications appropriate for the unit or service, such as ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support).
• Previous experience as a Registered Nurse is preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Nursing care and health assessment.
• Health teaching and counseling.
• Therapy and treatment planning and review.
• Documentation and patient referral.
• Ability to consult, delegate, and supervise effectively.

Additional Information

• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
• Promotes organizational mission, vision, and values.

Note: Prior travel experience is not specified as a requirement for this position.