Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
The Medical Center of Aurora
Aurora, CO

$35-47/hour
Posted 11 days ago

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Facility Information
    Short Term Acute Care333 bedsMEDITECH

Pay

Estimated pay
$35-47/hour

Qualifications

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Description

Shift: No Weekends

Description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $34.50 - $50.65 / hour
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Days/Shift: Monday-Friday 7p-7a 

Guaranteed 40 hours pay

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) RN Registered Nurse - PACU you want in your current role? We invest in what matters most to nurses like you – at home, at work, and at every stage in your career. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join The Medical Center of Aurora which is a part of the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

The Medical Center of Aurora, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
  • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  • Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  • Colleague recognition program
  • Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Do you want to work where you have a voice? Nurses are at the forefront of our commitment to the care and improvement of human life. At HCA Healthcare, there are many ways for nurses to have a voice through professional practice councils, advisory councils, vital voices surveys, and units of distinction. We learn from our multi-generational nursing family. We partner with our Nurses at The Medical Center of Aurora!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a PACU Registered Nurse, you will contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for dedicated professional like you to be a part of our PACU Nursing team. Join us in our efforts to better our community! 

Here is some of what you can expect from being a PACU Registered Nurse with us: 

  • You will oversee and direct the care of the post surgical/post procedural patient.
  • You will bring your specialized skills to serve specific age groups, which may include adult, adolescent, geriatric, or pediatric populations. 
  • You may rotate to areas other than your assigned service area/s, and you will perform only those duties for which you have demonstrated competency. 
  • You will oversee and direct the care of assistive personnel, maintaining final accountability for the care given to assigned patients. 

What qualifications you will need:

  • Current licensure in the State of Colorado as a Registered Nurse, or current active multistate Registered Nurse license. 
  • Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. 
  • ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of hire.
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN Preferred. 
  • One-year critical care experience preferred. 

Located in Aurora, Colorado, The Medical Center of Aurora offers over 346 beds. It has five medical campuses, including the Main South Campus, the North Campus Behavioral Health and Wellness Center, Centennial Medical Plaza, Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital, and Spalding Rehabilitation at P/SL. The Main Campus is a Level II Trauma Center with Primary Stroke Certification and Chest Pain Center accreditation, serving the eastern metro area and I-70 corridor. The South Campus has a Level III NICU. The hospital consistently receives 'A' grades from The Leapfrog Group and is recognized as one of the top five hospitals in the Denver metro area and the fourth-best hospital in Colorado by U.S. News & World Report.

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 cost 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

If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our RN Registered Nurse - PACU opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Penny BSN, RN
Penny BSN, RN
HCA Health One Job ID #1-INFOR-2194383. Posted job title: Registered Nurse PACU Guaranteed Hours On call

Facility

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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 333 beds
  • MEDITECH
ADDRESS1501 S Potomac StAurora, CO 80012
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About Aurora, CO

Cost of Living
  • Lower cost of living compared to the national average.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs of 88°F and winter lows of 17°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find.
Transportation
  • Car friendliness is high, and public transportation options are available.
Demographics
  • Diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include allergies due to the high pollen count.
  • Aurora has a large population of travel nurses.
Things to Do
  • Plentiful and diverse local attractions including the Aurora History Museum, the Black American West Museum, and the Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus.
  • Fantastic food scene with restaurants like El Taco de Mexico, Sam's No 3 Diner, and La Sandia Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar.
  • Outdoor activities include the Aurora Reservoir for fishing, boating, swimming, and ice skating in the winter, as well as over 50 miles of beautiful hiking trails.
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