OR RN
Boulder, Colorado
Boulder City Hospital

OR RN

Location: Boulder, Colorado Contract Length: 14 weeks Shift: Day, Evening Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week

Unit Details

• OR with 9 suites, 1 specifically for cardiac
• Average of 25-30 cases per day
• Case mix: about 50% ortho (total joints, ortho trauma, fractures, ortho spine), plus neuro, general procedures, gyn, ENT, urology, and trauma (MVCs, rock climbing, bicycle). Mako robot and DaVinci robotics are used. Patients are typically over 15 years of age.
• OR techs are on staff.

Required Qualifications

• BLS certification
• At least 2 years of OR experience. First-time travelers are accepted if they have at least 2 years of OR experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• ACLS certification
• Scrubbing preferred, not required

Staffing and Charge Coverage

• A charge nurse is always on shift.
• During normal operating hours, the charge nurse does not take a caseload. Evening and weekend charge nurses may take an assignment.

Schedule and Call

• Shifts: 8s, 10s, and 12s, starting at 6:45 AM. 10s are preferred, but this depends on facility needs at the time of interview and contract.
• Weeknight call: 2-3 weeknights in a 6-week rotation (11 PM-7 AM)
• Weekend call: 7 PM Friday in 12-hour increments until 7 AM Monday
• Holiday call: On call per rotation to fill gaps where needed
• Call response time: 30 minutes
• Floating: None
• Schedule options include:

  • Another day position
  • Evenings (8s/12s): Mon 11-11, Tue 3-11, Wed 11-11, Thu 3-11
  • Evenings (12s): Mon 11-11, Tue 11-11, Thu 11-11

Onboarding and Training

• Unit orientation length depends on experience, ranging from 3 days to 2 weeks, with orientation to each specialty area.
• EMR training is offered during onboarding if needed.
• Scrub color and dress code are provided.