Registered Nurse Operating Room

Vail Health; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation support

Temporary housing

Job summary

Vail Health in Vail, CO is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room. You will join a high-performing team across orthopedic cases, with advanced technology including the da Vinci robot. This full-time role offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus, relocation support, temporary housing, and competitive hourly pay of $43.43–$69.28.

Requirements include CO RN license (or compact state), BLS and ACLS, and at least one year OR experience. Minimum Associate Degree for hires after 7/1/2018.

Qualifications

• One year operating room experience required.
• Licensed RN in Colorado or a valid compact state.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Associate Degree in Nursing required for hires after 07/01/2018.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily patient flow to optimize care, safety and satisfaction.
• Triages incoming patient requests for services.
• Delivers patient education to facilitate care plans and wellness.
• Delivers high-quality care within patient safety guidelines.
• Coordinates patient care with physicians and Vail Health teams.

Skills

Operating room experience

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

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6211 Surgical Services

Registered Nurse Operating Room

Schedule

Schedule Full-time year-round Shift Days

Details

Company Vail Valley Surgery Center Location Vail, CO Category Nursing Clinical Yes Close Date November 30, 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 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 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 bonus, relocation support and temporary 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 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 principles 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:

• 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

Education:

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

Benefits at Vail Health (Full Time) Include:

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
  • Competitive wages
  • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
  • Housing programs
  • Childcare reimbursement
• 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
  • Recreation discounts
  • Pet insurance

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Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.