Periop Nurse Salary in Denver, Colorado

How much does a Periop Nurse make in Denver, CO?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Periop Nurse in Denver, CO is $91,159. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $73,630 to a high of $109,643, with most professionals earning between $81,984 and $100,834.

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What is a Periop Nurse?

A Periop Nurse, also known as a Perioperative Nurse, is responsible for providing nursing care to patients before, during, and after surgical procedures. They work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure that patients receive the highest quality care and support throughout the perioperative process. Periop Nurses are responsible for assessing patients' health status, preparing them for surgery, monitoring their vital signs during the procedure, and providing post-operative care and education. They also play a crucial role in maintaining a safe and sterile surgical environment and assisting with surgical procedures as needed. Additionally, Periop Nurses may also be involved in patient advocacy, patient and family education, and quality improvement initiatives within the perioperative setting.

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What does a Periop Nurse do?

Common responsibilities of a Periop Nurse

Monitor vital signs and provide post-operative care and support.

September 05, 2023

Assist with surgical procedures by providing instruments and supplies as needed.

September 10, 2023

Assess and monitor patients before, during, and after surgical procedures.

September 11, 2023

Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure a safe and efficient operating room environment.

September 12, 2023

Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and outcomes.

September 22, 2023

Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the medical record.

October 03, 2023

Communicate with other healthcare team members to coordinate patient care.

October 11, 2023

Administer medications and anesthesia as directed by the surgical team.

October 25, 2023

Assist with positioning and preparing patients for surgery.

November 10, 2023

Educate patients and their families about pre-operative and post-operative care.

November 25, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Periop Nurse in Denver, CO

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

81984

100834

91159

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

82103

100886

91227

What is the average salary for Periop Nurse in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Periop Nurse in Denver, CO. The base salary for Periop Nurse ranges from $81,984 to $100,834 with the average base salary of $91,159. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $82,103 to $100,886 with the average total cash compensation of $91,227.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$91,159	$81,984 - $100,834
Bonus	$68	$119 - $51
Total Pay	$91,227	$82,103 - $100,886

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Periop Nurse Salary Near Denver, CO

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Westminster, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,984 - $100,834	COMPARE TO Denver, CO 0%
CITY, STATE Aurora, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,927 - $100,765	COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Arvada, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,984 - $100,834	COMPARE TO Denver, CO 0%
CITY, STATE Broomfield, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,949 - $102,021	COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Castle Rock, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,560 - $99,084	COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Boulder, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,396 - $103,802	COMPARE TO Denver, CO

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About Denver, Colorado

Denver is in the center of the Front Range Urban Corridor, between the Rocky Mountains to the west and the High Plains to the east. Denver's topography consists of plains in the city center with hilly areas to the north, west and south. According to the United States Census Bureau the city has a total area of 155 square miles (401 km2), of which 153 square miles (396 km2) is land and 1.6 square miles (4.1 km2) (1.1%) is water. The City and County of Denver is surrounded by only three other counties: Adams County to the north and east, Arapahoe County to the south and east, and Jefferson County...

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