Registered Nurse Preop PACU

Howard Head; Vail, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Parental leave (4 weeks)

Housing programs

Childcare reimbursement

Tuition Assistance

Student Loan Repayment

Wellbeing reimbursement

Recreation discounts

Pet insurance

Job summary

Howard Head Sports Medicine in Vail, CO seeks a Registered Nurse to support Preop/PACU care. This full-time, day-shift role requires 1 year of RN experience, completion of an accredited nursing program, and current BLS/ACLS/PALS. You will help manage patient flow, educate patients, and assist in perioperative care.

The position offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, with pay based on education and experience. Licensure in Colorado or a compact state is required.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• Must read, write and speak English proficiently.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily patient flow to optimize patient care, safety and satisfaction.
• Provides patient education to facilitate plan of care, promote wellness and discharge instructions.
• Administers medications, performs treatments and assists in procedures with adherence to safety guidelines.
• Completes patient documentation accurately and supports PreOP/PACU nursing across age groups.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Associates Nursing degree

Job description

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6215 Preop-Pacu-GI

Registered Nurse Preop PACU

New

Schedule

Schedule Full-time year-round Shift Days

Details

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

Pay

Hourly $37.90 – $60.45 USD

About the opportunity:

The Preop/PACU Registered Nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for providing compassionate and individualized nursing care for patients and their families in collaboration with providers, staff and other members of the team to achieve optimal patient.

What you will do:

• Oversees the daily patient flow to optimize patient care, safety and satisfaction
• Provides patient education to facilitate plan of care, promote optimal wellness, and provide discharge instructions for home care
• Demonstrates ability to delegate and or provide care appropriately and according to all regulatory requirements
• Demonstrates competent PreOP/PACU nursing skills with all patient types and age groups with minimal supervision
• Administers medications, performs treatments, and assists in procedures as needed; consistently adhering to patient safety guidelines
• Completes patient documentation and paperwork with accuracy
• Ability to work in both PreOP and PACU and take call independently
• Ability to assume new assignments as directed with competence and necessary skillset aligned with ASPAN standards
• Ability to identify abnormalities and perform necessary interventions during post-operative emergencies
• 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:

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English.
• 1 year of RN experience.

License(s) and Certification(s):

• Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Colorado Registered Nurses license or from a valid compact state required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), required.

Education:

• Minimum of Associates Nursing degree for positions hired after 7/1/2018.

Benefits at Vail Health 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

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.