Registered Nurse Operating Room Jobs in Colorado
Registered Nurse Operating Room jobs in Colorado are consistently in demand, concentrated in large academic medical centers, regional trauma hospitals, and multi-specialty surgical programs serving a growing Front Range population at every experience level from new graduates to senior scrub-certified RNs. The heaviest hiring activity is in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Aurora, where systems like UCHealth, SCL Health, and Centura Health maintain large perioperative departments. Cardiac, orthopedic, and neurosurgical service lines are driving the most consistent openings. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Location: UCHealth UCHth Parkview Medical Center, US:CO:Pueblo
Department: Surgery
Work Schedule: Full Time, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Days
Pay: $38.91 - $60.31 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option
Minimum Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program. Preferred: BSN.
- State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider and any relevant certification as determined at position level. Preferred: CNOR.
- 6 months of OR nursing (RN) experience or completion of the UCHealth Fellowship program.
- BLS - BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross with card in-hand before start date. BLS card must be good through sixty days of hire. All renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.
At UCHealth, We Improve Lives
Picture yourself on a dynamic team improving lives in the following way(s):
- Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care utilizing the nursing process
- Values a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes
- Prioritizes wellness, a patient perspective and evidence-based practice
- Models proficiency through precepting those new to healthcare and/or UCHealth
- Welcomes new knowledge in a fast paced, innovative clinical environment
- Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care
Perioperative:
- Direct care includes practice in Perioperative, PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) or Operating Room levels of care
- AORN and ABPANC core curriculum and certifications standards are included in evidence-based care models
- Clinical Educators support and guide individualized specialty education and training for competency validation throughout clinical orientation.
Employees are our number one asset.
UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program.
Recognition
- Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
- Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
- Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.
Health and well-being
- Medical, dental and vision coverage.
- Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
- Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
- Free Care.com membership.
- Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
- Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
- Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
- Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.
Retirement and savings
- 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
- Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
- Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.
Education and career growth
- UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
- Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
- Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
- Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.
We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.
UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth 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, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth 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.
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Registered Nurse Operating Room Job Market in Colorado
A snapshot from current Colorado openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- UCHealth18

- American Traveler9

- CommonSpirit Health9

- Intermountain Health7

- Children's Hospital Colorado6

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in registered nurse operating room jobs across Colorado.
- Active Colorado RN license or a multistate Nursing Licensure Compact license recognized in Colorado
- Current BLS and ACLS certification from an accredited provider
- Minimum one to two years of perioperative or surgical nursing experience
- CNOR certification from the Competency and Credentialing Institute preferred or required
- Demonstrated scrub and circulator proficiency across multiple surgical specialties
- Ability to participate in an on-call rotation including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Registered Nurse Operating Room Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a registered nurse operating room in Colorado?
You must hold an active RN license issued or recognized by the Colorado Board of Nursing, which requires passing the NCLEX-RN after completing an accredited associate or bachelor's nursing program. From there, most Colorado hospitals require at least one year of acute care experience before hiring into a perioperative role. Earning CNOR certification through the Competency and Credentialing Institute strengthens your candidacy significantly, and many Colorado systems offer perioperative nurse residency programs for RNs transitioning into the OR setting.
How much do registered nurse operating rooms make in Colorado?
Registered nurse operating rooms in Colorado earn a median of about $100,260 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $79,500 for the lowest 10% to over $124,940 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire registered nurse operating rooms in Colorado?
Colorado registered nurse operating room roles are posted by UCHealth, American Traveler, and CommonSpirit Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Colorado's large integrated health systems and Level I trauma centers generate the most consistent perioperative openings across the Front Range.
Which Colorado cities have the most registered nurse operating room jobs?
Denver, Englewood, and Colorado Springs have the most registered nurse operating room openings in Colorado. Denver anchors the market as home to several Level I trauma centers and major academic medical programs, while Colorado Springs and Aurora support large regional surgical programs that drive steady demand outside the core metro.
Are there remote registered nurse operating room jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they're rare. Registered nurse operating room work is inherently hands-on and performed inside a sterile surgical field, which makes remote practice essentially impossible for direct patient care. About 14% of registered nurse operating room openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those listings typically involve perioperative education, case review, or surgical services coordination rather than active scrub or circulator duties.
How can I get hired as a registered nurse operating room in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to a perioperative nurse residency or OR orientation program run by Colorado health systems such as UCHealth or Centura Health, which are designed specifically for RNs without prior surgical experience. Med-surg, PACU, or procedural unit roles within those same systems create natural lateral moves into the OR. Holding an active Colorado RN license and completing a formal perioperative nursing course, such as those aligned with AORN standards, gives candidates a measurable edge when applying to residency cohorts.
Where can I find and apply to registered nurse operating room jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to registered nurse operating room jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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