Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN)-CVSC, PRN
Boost your chances before you apply.
Community Hospital
Grand Junction, CO, US
Summary
The role involves managing the full perioperative process, including preoperative assessments, operative care implementation, and postoperative evaluations. Responsibilities also include assembling sterile equipment, preparing patients for surgery, and performing surgical counts.
Job Description
Position Highlights:
- Job Type: OR Nurse
- Location: Canyon View Surgery Center
- Schedule: PRN
- Application Deadline: Open until August 31, 2026
Responsibilities:
- Performs the perioperative nursing role including preoperative assessment of the patient, nursing care plan formulation, operative care plan implementation, and postoperative evaluation of the patient’s response/outcome. Also evaluates the effectiveness and appropriateness of nursing care provided with documentation of such.
- Assists in the set up and performance of cases by assembling equipment and supplies according to sterile technique.
- Assists in the set up and performance of cases by opening sterile packs, instruments, and supplies according to sterile technique.
- Prepares each patient for surgery by placing the patient in the appropriate position, preparing the patient’s operative site, confirming the procedure and site according to the surgeon’s history and physical and operating room team, and helping move the patient to and from the operating table.
- Performs surgical counts (sponges, sharps, and instruments) and documents nursing care on legal records.
- Assists in the clean-up of the operating room following surgery, including proper disposal of used supplies and sharps.
Requirements:
- RN License
- One (1) year of surgical experience
- Bachelor’s Degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience
Compensation:
- The anticipated compensation range for this position is $38.00 - $43.70 per hour, commensurate with qualifications, education, experience, and other applicable factors. This position is nonexempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
- Additional compensation may be available in the form of discretionary incentive or other compensation programs. Any such additional compensation is not guaranteed and is determined at the sole discretion of the organization based on applicable program terms, individual and/or organizational performance, and other eligibility requirements.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- Free Parking
- Paid time off
- Education assistance
- 403(b) with employer matching
- Wellness Program
- Additional benefits based on employment status
Additional Information:
- Relocation: Must relocate to Grand Junction, CO 81505 before starting work.
- Work Location: In-person/onsite
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted through September 30, 2026.
The anticipated application deadline is September 30, 2026, based on the Community’s good-faith expectation of the anticipated recruitment timeline. Community may extend the application deadline if needed and will update the posting accordingly.
Be Extraordinary. Join Us Today!
Community Hospital recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, Community Hospital is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual’s race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. Community Hospital does not discriminate against any “qualified applicant with a disability” as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
About Community Hospital
Community Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado, is a full-service, acute-care hospital licensed for 60 beds. As part of the Colorado West Healthcare System, we offer full outpatient diagnostic services and inpatient care for the Western Slope region of Colorado, and eastern Utah. Community Hospital brings together expert staff and world-class technology in a healing, family-centered environment. We provide a full range of medical services, including inpatient and outpatient surgery,and emergency care. We have comprehensive diagnostic capabilities: state-of-the-art ultrasound, CT (Philips Ingenuity 128 MDCT), digital mammography and cardiac testing. Community Hospital proudly partners with University of Utah Heath Care and Huntsman Cancer Institute to provide world-class medical and radiation oncology right here at home. Community Hospital is Joint Commission accredited. Our laboratory is College of American Pathologists-accredited. For those lab tests that we don’t conduct on site, the Mayo Clinic is our exclusive partner for reference laboratory services. We pride ourselves on delivering personalized care to our patients, and in working closely with our medical-care providers in treating the whole person. This approach has resonated with our patients, and we are growing to meet our community’s demand. On October 15th, 2014, Community Hospital broke ground on a new four-story, 140,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility. Our NEW hospital opened Thursday, March 17th, 2016!
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Grand Junction, CO
About Community Hospital
Community Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado, is a full-service, acute-care hospital licensed for 60 beds. As part of the Colorado West Healthcare System, we offer full outpatient diagnostic services and inpatient care for the Western Slope region of Colorado, and eastern Utah. Community Hospital brings together expert staff and world-class technology in a healing, family-centered environment. We provide a full range of medical services, including inpatient and outpatient surgery,and emergency care. We have comprehensive diagnostic capabilities: state-of-the-art ultrasound, CT (Philips Ingenuity 128 MDCT), digital mammography and cardiac testing. Community Hospital proudly partners with University of Utah Heath Care and Huntsman Cancer Institute to provide world-class medical and radiation oncology right here at home. Community Hospital is Joint Commission accredited. Our laboratory is College of American Pathologists-accredited. For those lab tests that we don’t conduct on site, the Mayo Clinic is our exclusive partner for reference laboratory services. We pride ourselves on delivering personalized care to our patients, and in working closely with our medical-care providers in treating the whole person. This approach has resonated with our patients, and we are growing to meet our community’s demand. On October 15th, 2014, Community Hospital broke ground on a new four-story, 140,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility. Our NEW hospital opened Thursday, March 17th, 2016!
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Grand Junction, CO