Registered Nurse Post Anesthesia Call Program

Intermountain Healthcare • Full-time • Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital, United States of America • 2w ago

Job Description:

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care of patients. The staff RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members.

Join a highly respected perioperative team in a vibrant Colorado community. This unique PACU Call Program role is ideal for nurses seeking flexibility, clinical excellence, and meaningful recovery‑room care.

Benefits & Perks:

PACU Call Program offering flexibility while maintaining strong clinical engagement.
Supportive, experienced PACU team focused on safe, high‑quality postoperative recovery.
Modern perioperative environment designed for efficiency, comfort, and excellent patient outcomes.
Opportunities for ongoing skill development and professional growth.
A culture that values teamwork, communication, and work–life balance.

Local Attractions Within 5 Minutes:

Scenic parks and green spaces perfect for quick walks or relaxation.
A variety of local cafés and restaurants for convenient meals before or after shifts.
Nearby fitness centers and wellness studios supporting an active lifestyle.
Essential shopping and everyday conveniences just minutes from the hospital.

Be part of a PACU program where your expertise makes a difference while enjoying Colorado’s outdoor beauty, welcoming community, and exceptional quality of life.

Schedule:

Monday through Friday
On‑call coverage from 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM
60 hours of call per week
40 hours guaranteed

Scope:

Reviews and monitors therapy and treatment plans.
Documents in accordance with hospital and regulatory guidelines.
Uses resources as needed.
Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and abides by service behavior standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.
May be required to float to other departments (within scope of competency and qualifications) based on business need.
May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Required:

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing is required.
A Registered Nurse with an ASN/ADN degree must complete a BSN degree within four (4) years from the Registered Nurse’s date of hire unless the Registered Nurse has a minimum of fifteen (15) years of proven continuous Registered Nurse experience in an acute care setting.
Failure to obtain a BSN degree within that time frame may result in suspension or termination of employment.
Any Registered Nurse who takes legally protected leave during the Four (4) year completion period may have the period extended by a comparable amount of time.

Certification:

Required:

Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice is required.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) certification upon hire or obtained within 60 days of hire with prior approval.
(ACLS/NRP/PALS as appropriate for unit or service.)

Preferred:

BSN
Certification as appropriate for unit or service is preferred Required
Previous experience as a Registered Nurse is preferred

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items.
Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).
May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location:

Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital

Work City:

Wheat Ridge

Work State:

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$37.17 - $56.17

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.

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