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Mission Hospital

PreOp PACU Nurse

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$34.67 - $49.59/hr

Job Summary and Qualifications We are seeking a PreOp PACU Nurse for our ambulatory surgery center who demonstrates the values of our company by caring like family. You will ensure safe and effective ...

HCA Healthcare

Seasonal PreOp PACU Nurse PRN

Denver, CO · On-site

$38.14 - $54.54/hr

Surgery Ventures, powered by HCA Healthcare is hiring a Temporary PreOp PACU Nurse for a seasonal commitment to help meet staffing demands during our high-volume season. Our seasonal RN's earn high ...

CommonSpirit Health

Registered Nurse Pre Op/PACU

Denver, CO · On-site

$33.15 - $59.67/hr

Bachelors Degree in Nursing Where You'll Work Registered Nurses in the Pre-Op/PACU unit facilitate patient care across a 36-bed pre-op area and 12-bay PACU, supporting a facility with 17 OR suites ...

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How much do pre op jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for pre op in Colorado is $37.37, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.25 and $45.26 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a pre op nurse?

A Pre Op nurse, also known as a preoperative nurse, is a registered nurse who prepares patients for surgery. Their responsibilities include assessing the patient's health status, reviewing medical history, providing preoperative instructions, and ensuring all necessary paperwork and consent forms are completed. They help to alleviate patient anxiety, answer questions about the upcoming procedure, and coordinate care with the surgical team to ensure patient safety and readiness for surgery.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a pre op nurse, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Pre-Op Nurse, you need strong clinical assessment skills, knowledge of perioperative procedures, and a valid RN license. Familiarity with preoperative documentation systems, EHRs, and patient monitoring equipment is typically required. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and the ability to reassure anxious patients are vital soft skills. These abilities ensure safe patient preparation, effective coordination with surgical teams, and optimal patient outcomes before surgery.

What are some common challenges faced by pre op nurses, and how can they prepare to overcome them?

Pre-Op nurses frequently encounter challenges such as managing high patient volumes, addressing last-minute changes in surgical schedules, and ensuring all preoperative assessments are completed accurately and efficiently. To overcome these challenges, it's important to develop strong organizational skills, maintain clear communication with the surgical team, and stay updated on protocols for different types of surgeries. Building rapport with patients to ease their anxieties is also crucial, as is collaborating closely with anesthesiologists and surgeons to ensure patient safety.

What is the difference between Pre Op vs Surgical Coordinator?

AspectPre OpSurgical Coordinator
CredentialsRN, LPN, or Medical AssistantExperience in healthcare, often with nursing or administrative background
Work EnvironmentPreoperative clinics, hospitals, outpatient centersHospitals, surgical centers, clinics
Job FocusPreparing patients physically and mentally for surgery, assessments, educationScheduling surgeries, coordinating patient care, liaising with surgical teams

Pre Op roles primarily focus on patient preparation before surgery, including assessments and education, often requiring clinical credentials. Surgical Coordinators handle scheduling and coordination of surgical procedures, with a focus on administrative tasks. Both roles are integral to surgical workflows but differ in their primary responsibilities and required qualifications.

What is the average salary for a pre operative nurse?

A pre operative nurse's average salary varies depending on experience and location, but generally ranges from $70,000 to $90,000 annually. In California, salaries tend to be higher due to the cost of living, with many earning between $80,000 and $100,000 per year. Certification in perioperative nursing can also influence earning potential.
Pre Op jobs near you
Infographic showing various Pre Op job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $77,733 per year, or $37.4 per hour.

RN PreOP PACU

United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI)

Thornton, CO

$50 - $54/hr

Per diem

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

United Surgical Partners International rating

5.3

Company rating: 5.3 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Rocky Mountain Endoscopy is hiring a PRN Preop/Pacu RN to join our team!

Preop/PACU Registered Nurse at Rocky Mountain Endoscopy:

Under the direct supervision of the Pre-Op/PACU manager, the PACU nurse is responsible for implementing all physician orders, providing for the continuity and quality of nursing care for all patients, with continual evaluation of the patients'' condition, providing patient safety, comfort, and privacy at all time. At times, assist the physicians in the procedure rooms with various tasks, conscious sedation and utilizing sterile technique as deemed appropriate. Responsible for providing total comprehensive patient care to patients emerging from general anesthesia and/or sedation. Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient and family in preparation for discharge.

Qualifications:

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  • Current CO Registered Nurse License
  • Current BLS, ACLS and PALS
  • ASC experience a plus 
  • Experience in PACU / ICU required
  • Good communication and human relations skills
  • Ability to organize and follow through on own initiative.
  • Thorough knowledge of all phases of perioperative process including knowledge of surgical procedures and anesthesia implications.

What We Offer

Benefits
USPI offers the following benefits, subject to employment status:
  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
  • Paid time off (vacation & sick leave)
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid holidays
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

Pay: $50- $54

Job Posted 08/31/2026  and will remain open for 2 weeks

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