Operating Room Registered Nurse
Pueblo, Colorado
Parkview Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

Location: Pueblo, Colorado
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room with experience across multiple surgical specialties including DaVinci Robotics, ENT, plastics, gynecology, urology, general surgery, and spine/neuro. This is a general OR role requiring flexibility to float between like units as needed.

Schedule

• Shift Days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
• Shift Hours: 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, weekend call backup approximately every 8-10 weeks (weekend call is backup only and limited due to set weekend shifts)
• On-call: Yes, as required per unit needs

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Colorado
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in all surgical specialties listed: DaVinci Robotics, ENT, plastics, gynecology (GYN), urology, general surgery, and spine/neuro
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Ability to float within scope to meet facility needs

Certifications

• AHA BLS (Basic Life Support) – Required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – Preferred
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – Preferred

Additional Requirements

• Must complete and maintain required background checks and verifications including 7-year background check, education verification, and state-specific checks
• Required health documents include:

  • Physical exam within 1 year
  • Fit mask test within 12 months (specific mask types required)
  • Immunizations and titers for TDAP, TB, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • Drug testing within 30 days of start and annually
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or facility exemption during flu season
  • COVID vaccination proof or signed declination
• Must pass Ishihara color blindness exam prior to start
• Required competency exams and annual updates including medication/pharmacology, dysrhythmia/EKG, OSHA, and core competency parts I-III
• References: 2 references from the last 2 years required, including one from the last year, preferably from a Charge RN, Manager, or Supervisor
• Employment history verification for the last 3 years required

Additional Notes

• Maximum of 10 return-to-office (RTO) days allowed, with blackout periods during certain holiday and peak dates
• Scrub color: Royal Blue
• Charting system: Epic
• Number of rooms: 11

This position requires a highly skilled OR nurse comfortable working across multiple surgical specialties with flexibility for weekend and on-call coverage as needed.