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Weekend Operating Room Nurse Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Operating Room Nurse

Wheat Ridge, CO · On-site

$39.50 - $54/hr

Operating Room Nurse Ready for a role that supports your unique calling in patient care and fits your life? At Clear Creek Surgery Center, you'll find clear pathways to advance backed by our ...

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Operating Room Nurse

Englewood, CO · On-site

$37 - $50.25/hr

Operating Room Nurse Strong staffing support when it matters most. Technology and tools that streamline patient monitoring and communication to help you work more efficiently. Robust supply chains to ...

Operating Room Nurse

Denver, CO · On-site

$34.67 - $50.90/hr

As a Operating Room Nurse, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn -whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal ...

Operating Room Nurse

Louisville, CO · On-site

$36 - $50/hr

Operating Room RN PRN Colorado Urologic Surgery Center is hiring a Operating Room RN PRN. At Colorado Urologic Surgery Center, we specialize in advanced outpatient urologic procedures -- and we ...

Operating Room Nurse

Highlands Ranch, CO · On-site

$34.67 - $50.90/hr

Job Summary and Qualifications We are seeking an Operating Room Nurse for our ambulatory surgery center who demonstrates the values of our company by caring like family. You will be an amazing ...

Operating Room Nurse

Superior, CO · On-site

$37.75 - $51.50/hr

**Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Trophy Club is hiring a Registered Nurse for our Operating Room! ** $10,000 Sign-On Bonus Available Welcome to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Trophy Club ...

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Weekend Operating Room Nurse information

What is a weekend operating room nurse?

Weekend Operating Room Nurses are registered nurses who specialize in providing patient care in the operating room during weekends. They are responsible for assisting surgeons, preparing the operating room, monitoring patients before, during, and after surgical procedures, and ensuring a sterile environment. These nurses work non-traditional hours, often covering shifts on Saturdays and Sundays to support hospitals that offer 24/7 surgical services. Weekend OR nurses must have strong clinical skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a thorough understanding of surgical procedures and protocols.

What are some unique challenges of working as a weekend operating room nurse compared to a weekday OR nurse?

Weekend Operating Room Nurses often handle cases with limited support staff and may need to adapt quickly to unexpected emergencies, as weekend surgeries are typically urgent or emergent rather than elective. This role requires strong collaboration skills, as nurses frequently coordinate closely with on-call surgeons, anesthesiologists, and a smaller perioperative team. Flexibility and the ability to work independently are important, as resources and immediate assistance may be more limited than during weekdays. However, many nurses find the weekend shifts offer a different pace and unique opportunities for professional growth.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a weekend operating room nurse, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weekend Operating Room Nurse, you need solid clinical skills in perioperative nursing, surgical procedures, and patient assessment, usually supported by an active RN license and operating room experience. Familiarity with surgical instruments, anesthesia monitoring systems, and electronic health records (EHRs) is essential, and certifications such as CNOR (Certified Nurse Operating Room) are often preferred. Strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to stay calm under pressure are crucial soft skills, especially during high-stress surgical cases. These abilities ensure patient safety, efficient surgical workflow, and effective collaboration with surgical teams during critical weekend shifts.

What is the difference between Weekend Operating Room Nurse vs Weekend Surgical Technologist?

AspectWeekend Operating Room NurseWeekend Surgical Technologist
CredentialsRN license, OR nursing certificationCertified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Work EnvironmentHospitals, surgical centers, clinicsOperating rooms, surgical centers
Job RolePatient care, assisting during surgeries, monitoring vital signsPreparing operating rooms, passing instruments, maintaining sterile environment

Weekend Operating Room Nurses and Weekend Surgical Technologists both work in surgical settings, but nurses focus on patient care and monitoring, while technologists handle instrument preparation and sterile procedures. Both roles require specific certifications and are essential for smooth surgical operations during weekend shifts.

What are the most commonly searched types of Operating Room Nurse jobs in Colorado?

The most popular types of Operating Room Nurse jobs in Colorado are:

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What cities in Colorado are hiring for Weekend Operating Room Nurse jobs?

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Infographic showing various Weekend Operating Room Nurse job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Operating Room Nurse

Rio Grande Regional Hospital

Wheat Ridge, CO • On-site

$39.50 - $54/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Rio Grande Regional Hospital rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

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Job description

Operating Room Nurse

Ready for a role that supports your unique calling in patient care and fits your life? At Clear Creek Surgery Center, you'll find clear pathways to advance backed by our unmatched nationwide transfer policy that lets you grow your career when the time is right for you. With mentorship opportunities, clinical education courses, professional certification support, and educational assistance, you will have all the resources you need to build the career of a lifetime.

Job Summary and Qualifications

We are seeking an Operating Room Nurse for our ambulatory surgery center who demonstrates the values of our company by caring like family. You will be an amazing addition to our team by contributing your expertise in the circulating or scrub role. You will ensure safe and effective nursing care until your patient is transferred from your care to recovery.

What you will do in this role:

  • Oversee the instrument and equipment set-up for your OR, including utilization of preference cards and ability to anticipate your surgeon's needs
  • Coordinate and oversee your room during a case as the circulator
  • You will facilitate effective and efficient transition between surgical procedures
  • Utilize appropriate body mechanics in moving your patients to stretchers and OR tables to prevent injury
  • Manage your patients care and medication, including assistance with anesthesia
  • Consistently review your charts for completeness, in accordance with documentation protocols prior to and after the surgical procedure

Qualifications you will need:

  • Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in an operating room setting, preferably in an ambulatory surgery center
  • Active RN license as required by state of employment or appropriate compact licensure
  • Valid BCLS Certification upon employment ***online certification not acceptable
  • ACLS as required by facility
  • CNOR certification preferred

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

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Clear Creek Surgery Center is located in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. We serve the residents of Jefferson County and surrounding areas. Our center has served these communities for the past fifteen years. The AAAHC accredited center performs over 300 cases a month. Services are in the following specialties, podiatry, ENT, ophthalmology, GYN, orthopedics, and dental. Our State-of-the-Art center is a part of Surgery Ventures powered by HCA Healthcare.

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.

Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC

Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive

HCA Healthcare

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Operating Room Nurse opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.

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


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