Posted Jul 23, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 24, 2026
About this role
Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care utilizing the nursing process. Values a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes. 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.
Requirements
Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years' experience
State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
6 months RN experience or completion of the UCHealth Fellowship program
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date
BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire
Voluntary benefits: accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, employee discount programs
Paid time off (PTO)
About the employer
UC
UCHealth
Health system employer
Workplace not named in the posting.
UCHealth is a large healthcare system with over 30,000 employees, operating a network of nationally-recognized hospitals and clinic locations throughout Colorado, southern Wyoming, and western Nebraska. Headquartered in the Aurora, CO area, the system's flagship facility is University of Colorado…
3.1 Google rating
What reviewers appreciate
+Great Place To Work® certified with 78% employee approval rating
+Large healthcare network with 30,000+ employees and multiple facility locations across CO, WY, and NE
+Local RN traveler contract options with 13-week assignments and travel stipends for qualifying nurses
What reviewers flag
−Fast-paced clinical environments with moderate to high patient acuity levels across multiple units
−Night shift requirements for several nursing positions
−Large organizational structure spanning multiple states may create bureaucratic complexity
Benefits: Specific benefits package details were not available in the provided research. Job descriptions reference travel packages and stipends for local RN traveler contract positions, with hourly rates of $50.00 for qualifying assignments. Full-time positions range from 72 to 80 hours per pay period.
Englewood sits just south of Denver, offering a quieter suburban feel with easy light-rail access to downtown. Swedish Medical Center anchors the local healthcare scene, making it a solid home base for nurses who want metro proximity without living in the city center.