Registered Nurse Operating Room

Howard Head Sports Medicine; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Housing available

Job summary

Howard Head Sports Medicine in Vail, CO is seeking a Registered Nurse in the Operating Room to join our dynamic surgical team. The role focuses on orthopedics with advanced technology including the da Vinci robotic system, in a full-time, dayshift schedule.

You will oversee OR flow, deliver patient education, administer medications, document care, and ensure safety and quality under Colorado statutes and HIPAA. Requires one year OR experience, Colorado RN license, BLS, ACLS, and PALS.

Qualifications

• One year operating room experience required.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Colorado or a valid compact state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily patient flow within the OR to optimize care, safety and satisfaction.
• Delivers patient education to facilitate plan of care and promote wellness.
• Delegates care appropriately and in line with Colorado statutes.
• Administers medications and assists in procedures as needed with patient safety adherence.
• Completes patient charting including pathology and implant logs.
• Delivers service by advocating for safety, patient preferences, and effective communication.

Skills

Operating room experience

Registered Nurse

Colorado nursing license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

English language proficiency

Education

Associate Nursing Degree

Job description

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6211 Surgical Services

Registered Nurse Operating Room

Schedule

Schedule Full-time year-round Shift Days

Details

Company Vail Health Location Vail, CO Category Nursing Clinical Yes Close Date August 31, 2026

Pay

Hourly $43.43 - $69.28 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 dynamic surgical team in the breathtaking mountains of Colorado! As an OR RN in our Main OR, you’ll be an integral part of a high-performing team that handles a wide variety of surgical cases, with a strong emphasis on orthopedics. Work alongside top orthopedic surgeons and utilize cutting‑edge technology, including the da Vinci robotic surgical system, to provide exceptional patient care.

Why Join Us?

• Work with renowned surgeons in an advanced surgical setting
• Live and work in (or near) Vail, Colorado - a world-class destination for outdoor enthusiasts year round
• Gain experience with advanced surgical technology, including the da Vinci robot
• Be part of a supportive and skilled surgical team dedicated to top-tier patient care

If you’re an OR RN looking to grow your skills in an innovative and collaborative environment, we’d love to have you on our team!

$10,000 Sign on, relocation support and housing available.

About the opportunity:

This position assumes responsibility and accountability for providing nursing care for patients and their families. Assure 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 within the OR suite to optimize patient care, safety and satisfaction
• Delivers patient education to facilitate plan of care and promote optimal wellness
• Demonstrates ability to delegate care appropriately and according to Colorado Statue
• Demonstrates competent clinical assessment skills by functioning independently, prioritizing skills and critical thinking skills with minimal supervision
• Administers medications, performs treatments, and assists in procedures as needed; consistently adhering to patient safety guidelines
• Review patient paperwork for accuracy and verify procedure to be performed
• Assist in the positioning and transport of the patient
• Ability to assume new assignments as directed with competence and necessary skillset aligned with AORN standards
• Complete patient charting to include pathology, implant logs, tissue tracking, etc.
• 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 principles of a Just Culture
• 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:

• Oneyear operating room 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

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Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.