Step into a career-defining role as a Perioperative Nurse Educator in Colorado with a forward-thinking hospital, where an energetic, mission-driven culture, growth-ready resources, and leading programs in Robotic-Assisted Surgery, Foot & Ankle, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Obstetrics, and Ophthalmology make every day rewarding and fun.

The Perioperative Nurse Educator will thrive in a healthcare organization known for measurable patient-first outcomes, a strong reputation for clinical excellence and safety, and recent PR momentum that highlights modernization, expansion, and brand trust; as an Operating Room Nurse Educator, this role benefits from a Magnet-style culture, shared governance, evidence-based practice resources, robust mentorship, and innovation-forward leadership that invests in robotics, advanced imaging, AI-enabled decision support, and streamlined EHR workflows ideal for a Nursing Educator focused on impact.

Within the dynamic Operating Room—part of a comprehensive surgical services ecosystem that spans perioperative services and inpatient surgery—the RN Surgery Educator will support complex cases across specialties including Robotic-Assisted platforms, comprehensive Foot & Ankle procedures, advanced Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, full-spectrum Obstetrics, and precision Ophthalmology; as a Perioperative Nurse Educator, this role influences high-acuity care pathways, competency validation, simulation-based training, and interprofessional collaboration that elevates outcomes and enhances the surgical experience for patients and clinicians alike.

The Operating Room Nurse Educator will report to the Director of Perioperative Services and collaborate closely with the OR Nurse Manager, Anesthesia leadership, and Surgical Service Line Chiefs, while the RN Surgery Educator will enjoy strong onboarding, protected education time, certification support, and access to simulation labs; responsibilities for the Perioperative Nurse Educator include curriculum design, preceptor development, orientation for new-to-specialty nurses, skills labs, policy updates, quality initiatives, and readiness for new technologies, all within a friendly, team-centered environment of diverse nurses, surgeons, techs, pharmacists, therapists, and APPs who value respect, autonomy, and shared success.

Colorado offers the ideal backdrop for an Operating Room Nurse Educator seeking balance and adventure, with four-season outdoor recreation in the Rockies, vibrant concerts and festivals, renowned craft cuisine and breweries, top-ranked schools and universities, a resilient job market, varied housing options, and a lifestyle that embraces wellness, sustainability, and community; RN Surgery Educator candidates will appreciate safe, bikeable neighborhoods, efficient commutes, extensive parks and green space, inclusive arts and culture, professional sports and fitness options, strong healthcare access, reliable digital infrastructure, and easy travel via major airports—plus endless hiking, skiing, and blue-sky days that make weekends feel like mini vacations ⛰️.

The Perioperative Nurse Educator can expect competitive compensation with performance incentives, differentials, and transparent growth pathways, along with a full suite of health and retirement benefits that typically includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, paid time off, 401(k)/403(b) with match, tuition assistance, paid CEUs, and conference funding; to explore this Operating Room Nurse Educator opportunity in Colorado, connect with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter today and turn potential into progress—your next chapter starts now ✨.