Registered Nurse, Level II NICU

Howard Head; Vail, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing reimbursement funds

403(b) contribution eligibility

Job summary

Howard Head Sports Medicine seeks a Registered Nurse, Level II NICU for Vail Health in Vail, CO. This PRN position supports antepartum, labor, birth, recovery, and postpartum care in a 6-bed Level II nursery with high autonomy and on-call specialty support.

Requirements include one year of clinical nursing experience, Colorado RN license, BLS and ACLS certifications, and an Associate Degree in Nursing for hires after 07/01/2018. Pay is hourly, with a range of $37.90 to $60.45.

Qualifications

• One year of clinical nursing experience.
• Active Colorado RN license.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification required.
• Associate Degree in Nursing required for hires after 07/01/2018.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily patient flow to optimize care.
• Triage incoming patient requests for services.
• Deliver patient education to facilitate plan of care.
• Delegate care according to Colorado statute.
• Coordinate patient care with teams and physicians.

Skills

Nursing

NICU

Patient care

Triage

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Colorado RN license

Job description

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Registered Nurse, Level II NICU

Schedule

Schedule PRN / Pool Shift Rotating

Details

Company Vail Health Location Vail, CO Category Nursing Clinical Yes Close Date November 2, 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 .

Join our close-knit Family Birth Center RN team and experience an unmatched lifestyle! Our 7+ bed LDRP unit provides care for a healthy population of mothers and newborns. However, our skilled team also expertly manages high-risk conditions such as preterm births and preeclampsia. We’re proud to offer a single-suite OR designed for family-centered cesarean sections and a 6-bed Level II nursery that cares for babies 32+ weeks gestation.

Our nurses are NRP certified and trained in STABLE, ensuring we’re fully prepared to stabilize and transport infants when needed. With high autonomy in practice, our team is supported 24/7 by an on-call NNP and OB provider, ensuring the best care for our patients. This is your chance to join a team where your skills and passion make a difference every day!

This is a PRN position.

About the opportunity:

This position is responsible for caring for antepartum patients, laboring patients through childbirth, recovery, and postpartum, providing family centered care including the well newborn. Assure expert, compassion, individualize nursing care for patients and families 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.

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):

• Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Colorado Registered Nurse license.

Certification(s):

• Basic Life Support ( BLS ), required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Safety ( ACLS ) certification, required.

Education:

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

PRN (POOL) benefits include: Wellbeing reimbursement funds and 403(b) contribution eligibility.

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Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.