Registered Nurse ICU - Inpatient Services-ICU - PRN

Aspen Valley Hospital; Aspen (CO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted bus passes

457B retirement plan

AVH hosted programs

Job summary

Aspen Valley Health is hiring a PRN Registered Nurse for the ICU in the Inpatient Services-Icu unit. The role supports a rural Critical Access Hospital with an interdisciplinary care team and requires flexibility for rotating shifts.

Ideal candidates hold ADN with Colorado RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS, NIHSS, and at least two years of critical care experience; EPIC experience is preferred. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and community-focused opportunity.

Qualifications

• ADN required with Colorado RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS and NIHSS certifications.
• Minimum 2 years of critical care nursing experience.
• Experience with EPIC EMR preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• ACLS and PALS strongly preferred for ICU care.
• NCLEX/board licenses in good standing and ability to obtain CO license.
• Equivalency considered for years of experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care as part of the interdisciplinary team in ICU within a rural Critical Access Hospital.
• Deliver high-quality patient care as primary nurse in assigned units.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and support staff to ensure patient safety and outcomes.

Skills

Critical care nursing

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NIHSS

Colorado RN license

Spanish bilingual (preferred)

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Unrestricted Colorado RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

NIHSS certification

2 years ICU experience

Tools

EPIC

Job description

We are currently hiring for a PRN Registered Nurse ICU within the Inpatient Services-Icu department here at Aspen Valley Health.

Work Shift: Rotating - Other

Compensation Range: $49.67 - $79.47 The compensation range listed is an estimate. Final compensation will be determined based on your qualifications including years of experience performing similar work, level of formal education in a relevant field of study, and any professional certifications related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Colorado, or ability to obtain prior to start date
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• 2 years of experience in critical care nursing

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's (BSN) or Master's (MSN) in Nursing preferred.
• American Association of Critical-Care Nurses - Critical Care Registered Nurse Adult (CCRN) preferred.
• Emergency Nurses Association - Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) preferred.
• Experience with EPIC preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

We will consider equivalent combinations of experience and education for certain jobs. If you don't meet the job requirements as listed, but you believe you possess equivalent experience or education, you are encouraged to apply.

Position Overview

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care as part of our interdisciplinary team in the Patient Care Unit. Must be competent to provide care as the primary nurse in our rural Critical Access Hospital.

This Position Offers

• As a PRN employee, you will be eligible to purchase discounted bus passes for transportation to and from work
• 457B
• and also participate in a number of AVH hosted programs.

Environment and Culture

Aspen Valley Health is a twenty-five-bed community hospital that represents the best of two worlds — the warmth and friendliness of a small town and the technical expertise of a major medical center.

“I love the people, the sense of family and community on this team and in a broader sense across the hospital as a whole. I have worked for a HUGE corporation, and this is so much better!! It’s like CHEERS, where everybody knows your name.” - Stacy

“I love the flexibility that this job gives me, and the people I get to connect with and learn from. The job is challenging and ever-changing, which helps keep my brain sharp! AVH has been a great company to work for over the last 8 years, and it shows in how employees are valued and cared for.” - Melissa

“The team members are incredibly dedicated to the delivery of care for our patients, to helping our staff feel valued and supported, and to the fiscal health of the hospital. They also genuinely care about each other, are able to laugh at themselves, and tease each other because there is a basis of trust and mutual support. I have laughed so hard at meetings that I have actually cried.” - Diana

It’s no surprise that our retention rate is BETTER than 90% of all other hospitals in the country!

This application will close once a qualified candidate is successfully hired.

At Aspen Valley Health (AVH), you’ll join a team committed to making a meaningful difference—every day. As one of the top 100 critical access hospitals, we offer more than just a job: we offer the chance to grow your career while serving your community. Our mission and core values foster nationally recognized patient care and exceptional career opportunities. With competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a strong culture of support, AVH is where purpose and opportunity meet.