PreOp/PACU RN – Surgery Center

Vail Health Behavioral Health; Vail, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Housing programs

Medical

Vision

Tuition Assistance

Existing Student Loan Repayment

Specialty Certification Reimbursement

Annual Educational Funds

Paid Time Off

403(b) Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellbeing reimbursement

Job summary

Vail Health Behavioral Health in Vail, CO seeks a PreOp/PACU RN for the Surgery Center. The role provides nursing care for patients and their families, collaborating with providers to achieve optimal outcomes.

Responsibilities include managing patient flow, triage, education, medication administration, and coordination with physicians to ensure safety and high-quality care. Requires CO RN license and BLS/ACLS/PALS.

Qualifications

• One-year clinical experience required.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Colorado or a valid compact state.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications required.
• Associate Nursing Degree (minimum for hires after 01/07/2018).
• Working knowledge of English (reading, writing, speaking).

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily patient flow to optimize care, safety and satisfaction.
• Triage incoming patient requests for services.
• Deliver patient education to facilitate plan of care and informed choices.
• Delegate care per Colorado statutes and prioritize assessments.
• Coordinate patient care with physicians and Vail Health teams.
• Administer medications and assist in procedures while following safety guidelines.
• Provide high-quality service using Relationship-Based Care with patients and families.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient education

Triage

Communication skills

HIPAA compliance

Education

Associate Nursing Degree

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

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PreOp/PACU RN – Surgery Center

Schedule

Schedule Full-time year-round Shift Days

Details

Company Vail Valley Surgery Center Location Vail, CO Category Nursing Clinical Yes Close Date September 30, 2026

Pay

Hourly $37.90 – $60.45 USD

Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here .

About the opportunity:

This position assumes responsibility and accountability for providing nursing care for patients and their families. Assure expert, compassionate, individualized nursing care for patients and families is expected. They collaborate with providers, staff and other members of the team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

What you will do:

• Oversees the daily patient flow to optimize patient care, safety and satisfaction.
• Demonstrates ability to triage incoming patient requests for services.
• Delivers patient education to facilitate plan of care, employer informed healthcare choices, and promote optimal wellness.
• Demonstrates ability to delegate care appropriately and according to Colorado statue.
• Demonstrates competent healthcare assessment skills, prioritizing skills and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrates ability to handle high telephone volume of patient requests for medications, information and assistance.
• Administers medications, performs treatments, and assists in procedures as needed; consistently adhering to patient safety guidelines.
• Coordinates patient care with other physician practices, Vail Health and others as needed to achieve the highest possible level of patient care and satisfaction.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Delivers excellent service by utilizing Relationship-Based Care to advocate for safety, patient preferences, and optimal communication through partnering with patients and families.
• Role models the principals of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

What you will need:

Experience:

• One-year clinical experience required.

License(s):

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Colorado or from a valid compact state required.

Certification(s):

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required.

Computer / Typing:

• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.

Education:

• Minimum of Associate Nursing Degree for positions hired after 07/01/2018.

Benefits at Vail Health Include:

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
• Competitive wages
• Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
• Housing programs
• Medical
• Vision
• Educational Programs:
• Tuition Assistance
• Existing Student Loan Repayment
• Specialty Certification Reimbursement
• Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
• Paid Time Off:
• Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
• 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
• Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement

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Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.