Operating Room Registered Nurse — Fort Carson

Job overview

The Operating Room Registered Nurse role is onsite in Fort Carson, CO. Compensation is not specified. The nurse supports perioperative care at a military treatment facility and coordinates with the surgical team and other hospital units. The role provides nursing care throughout surgical procedures, prepares patients and operating-room resources, and responds to emergencies. It contributes to safe, coordinated patient care by following clinical, infection-control, and facility standards and documenting care accurately.

What you'll do

• Conduct preoperative and postoperative visits
• coordinate priorities and care with surgeons and hospital units
• prepare operating-room equipment and supplies
• respond to surgical emergencies
• administer medications and fluids
• provide perioperative nursing care
• document care
• participate in quality improvement and staff orientation as appropriate.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

operating room nurse

registered nurse

fort carson co

katmai

perioperative care

surgical nursing

bls

als

pals

12-hour shifts may apply

weekend work may apply

on-call may apply

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires an associate degree in nursing, a current unencumbered nursing license, BLS, ALS, and PALS certifications, and at least 12 months of operating-room experience. Shifts may include 12-, 10-, or 8-hour shifts, nights, weekends, on-call, or overtime; work may be assigned at military treatment facilities or associated subclinics within the Colorado Military Health System.

About the employer

Katmai is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.