Registered Nurse (RN) - Nurse Resident
Presbyterian/Saint Luke's Medical Center
Denver, CO
Days

Shift: Days (Rotating Weekends)

Description

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Do you want to join an organization that invests in you? At HCA HealthONE, you come first! HCA Healthcare is committed to the growth and development of our nurses! 

The HCA Nurse Residency Program is a year-long program designed to give you hands-on experience to help establish valuable clinical and critical thinking skills. As an Operating Room RN Resident you will be surrounded by a supportive community of nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents that promote learning, clinical application, and socialization, shepherding you through the transition from student nurse to registered nurse. 

Position: Operating Room RN Resident 

Details: This is a full-time, paid residency program offering full benefits 

Cohort Start Date: March 2nd, 2026 

Program Length: 16 weeks 

Program overview: 

• 16 week circulating Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) Residency Program 

• Hybrid format with classroom education and clinical training 

Training content: 

• Focus on circulating nurse responsibilities 

• Scrub nurse training may be added as a program extension for individuals who perform well and wish to pursue it 

Post-program placement: 

• Transition into a circulating OR RN position with HCA HealthONE based on successful completion of the residency program 

Benefits 

We offer a total rewards package to support your health, life, career and retirement. Some available plans and programs include: 

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services 

• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services 

• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence 

• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling 

• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing 

• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts 

Learn more about Employee Benefits 

Note: Eligibility for some benefits may vary by location. 

Job Summary and Qualifications 

The HCA Nurse Residency Program at HCA HealthONE provides you with the tools necessary to succeed in today’s hospital environment. This paid program will assist you with the transition out of the classroom setting through a formalized series of learning experiences, including: 

• Advanced clinical training in a specialty area. 

• Monthly educational sessions. 

• Preceptorship training with a facility preceptor. 

• Measurement and evaluation of skills through hands-on simulations. 

• Mentoring from experienced nurse leaders. 

• Working collaboratively on an evidence-based practice project. 

The Operating Room RN Resident coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the Operating Room RN Resident provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The Operating Room RN Resident serves as an advocate for patients, families and caregivers to support an unparalleled patient experience. 

What will you do in this role: 

• You will assess patient condition during admission and during each shift as scheduled, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status. 

• You will perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner. 

• You will perform the administration of prescribed medications. Monitor patient for therapeutic response. Notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response to medication. 

• You will perform exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests. Strive to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively. 

• You will teach patients, families and caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures. Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding. 

What qualifications you will need: 

• Current licensure in the State of Colorado as a Registered Nurse, or current active multi-state Registered Nurse license.  

• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.  

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 1 year of employment. 

• Other Certifications may be required during employment. 

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. BSN Preferred. 

• One-year acute care experience.  This position is for experienced RN's looking to move into the OR. True new grads, please apply to position number 3987194. 

• Some local travel maybe needed for training. 

HCA HealthONE, one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare systems in the Rocky Mountain region, offers more than 170 care sites in the Denver metro area. Offering services across the continuum of care to meet patients’ total healthcare needs, HCA HealthONE includes seven acute care hospitals, a dedicated flagship pediatric hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, CareNow® urgent care clinics, mental health campuses, imaging and surgery centers, physician practices, home and hospice care, and AirLife Denver, which provides regional critical care air and ground transportation. Among HCA HealthONE’s acute care hospitals is Swedish, a proud member of the community for more than 115 years. An acute care hospital with 408 licensed beds, HCA HealthONE Swedish is a national leader in neurosciences and serves as the region’s preeminent referral center for the most advanced stroke treatment and was the state’s first Joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center. HCA HealthONE Swedish is also home to a robust robotics program, a certified burn and reconstructive center, and a wide-ranging oncology center. Consistently among the Denver Business Journals’ list of top corporate philanthropists in the Denver-metro area, HCA HealthONE was named as one of the most community-minded organizations by The Civic 50 and contributed more than $1 million through cash and in-kind donations last year alone, along with more than $400M in federal, state and local taxes. 

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. 

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do." 

- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. 
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder 

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the HCA HealthONE Aurora family! We will provide you with the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we promptly review all applications. Unlock the possibilities and apply today! 

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