PreOp/PACU RN - Surgery Center, Seasonal

Vail-Health-Hospital; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

End of season bonus

Job summary

Vail Health in Vail, CO is seeking a PreOp/PACU RN for the Surgery Center, a seasonal, full-time role during the ski season. The position features day shifts and housing assistance is available.

The RN will provide nursing care, triage needs, educate patients and families, administer medications, and coordinate care with providers to achieve optimal outcomes. A Colorado RN license and one year of clinical experience are required, with BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications.

Qualifications

• One-year clinical experience required.
• Licensed RN in the state of Colorado or a valid compact state.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
• English language proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily patient flow to optimize patient care, safety and satisfaction.
• Triages incoming patient requests for services.
• Delivers patient education to facilitate plan of care and informed healthcare choices.
• Delegates care appropriately according to Colorado statutes.
• Demonstrates competent assessment, prioritization, and critical thinking.
• Handles high telephone volume of patient requests for medications, information, and assistance.
• Administers medications, performs treatments, and assists in procedures with patient safety in mind.
• Coordinates patient care with other physician practices and Vail Health colleagues.
• Maintains independence with minimal supervision.
• Provides service with Relationship-Based Care emphasizing safety and patient preferences.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Triage

Patient education

Medication administration

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Nursing Degree

Job description

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PreOp/PACU RN – Surgery Center, Seasonal

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Schedule

Schedule Ski-season full-time Shift Days

Details

Company Vail Valley Surgery Center Location Vail, CO Category Nursing Clinical Yes Close Date August 31, 2026

Pay

Hourly $37.90 – $60.45 USD

This is a Full-Time Seasonal position. Eligible for end of season bonus. Housing assistance available.

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.

Hourly Pay:

$37.90 — $60.45 USD

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