Registered Nurse, Level II Nursery

Vail Health Hospital; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 52,211 - 83,275; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and family benefits

Parental leave (4 weeks paid)

Housing programs

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

Tuition assistance

Paid time off: up to 5 weeks

403(b) retirement plan with immediate matching

Life insurance

Wellness benefits: up to $1,000 annual reimbursement

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Vail is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Family Birth Center. The RN will deliver family-centered obstetric care, manage high-risk conditions, and provide patient education. Relevant qualifications include a Colorado RN license and clinical nursing experience. The role offers competitive pay ranging from $37.90 to $60.45 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits including 403(b) retirement plan and parental leave.

Qualifications

• One year of clinical nursing experience.
• Registered Nurse license in Colorado or valid compact state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily patient flow to optimize care, safety, and satisfaction.
• Triage incoming patient requests for services.
• Deliver patient education to facilitate plan of care.
• Administer medications and perform treatments while adhering to safety guidelines.
• Coordinate care with other physician practices and organizations.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

Patient education

Critical-thinking skills

Medication administration

Education

Associate Nursing Degree

Job description

Vail Health is a 56‑bed, 520,000‑square‑foot hospital located at the base of Vail Mountain, providing state‑of‑the‑art care with stunning views and a unique mountain lifestyle. We are seeking a Registered Nurse for our Family Birth Center to deliver family‑centered obstetric care in a welcoming, high‑autonomy environment.

About the Opportunity

As a RN in our 7‑bed LDRP unit, you will care for antepartum patients, support labor and delivery, manage high‑risk obstetric conditions, and participate in family‑centered cesarean sections. You will work with a Level II nursery, stabilizing infants older than 32 weeks gestation. Your role requires triage, education, medication administration, and coordination with OB providers and NNPs while maintaining independence and compliance with Colorado statutes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily patient flow to optimize care, safety, and satisfaction.
• Triage incoming patient requests for services.
• Deliver patient education to facilitate plan of care and promote optimal wellness.
• Delegate care appropriately in accordance with Colorado law.
• Perform competent healthcare assessment, prioritisation, and critical‑thinking skills.
• Handle a high volume of patient telephone requests for medication, information, and assistance.
• Administer medications, perform treatments, and assist in procedures while adhering to safety guidelines.
• Coordinate care with other physician practices, Vail Health, and partner organisations to maximise patient outcomes.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Apply Relationship‑Based Care to advocate for safety, patient preferences, and effective communication.
• Model the principles of a Just Culture and our organizational values.
• Perform other duties as assigned and maintain HIPAA compliance.

What You Will Need

Experience

• One year of clinical nursing experience.

License(s)

• Registered Nurse license in Colorado or a valid compact state.

Certification(s)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required.

Computer / Typing

• Must possess or obtain within 90 days the computer skills necessary for online learning, form completion, and benefits enrollment.

Education

• Associate Nursing Degree (minimum) for positions hired after 07/01/2018.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and family benefits.
• Parental leave (4 weeks paid).
• Housing programs.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Tuition assistance and existing student‑loan repayment.
• Specialty certification reimbursement and annual supplemental educational funds.
• Paid time off: up to 5 weeks in the first employment year, increasing annually.
• 403(b) retirement plan with immediate matching.
• Life insurance and short/long‑term disability.
• Recreation and wellness benefits: up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement.

Pay

Hourly pay ranges from $37.90 to $60.45, based on relevant education and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals and do not discriminate based on any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and all other benefits, irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.

Application Process

To apply, submit a current resume and a cover letter highlighting your experience in obstetric nursing. Please upload any required credentials and certifications. We look forward to reviewing your application and discussing how you can contribute to our mission of delivering excellent, family‑centered care in a world‑class mountain setting.