Registered Nurse PreOp/PACU, PRN

Vail Health Behavioral Health; Edwards (CO); On-site; USD 51,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing reimbursement funds

403(b) contribution eligibility

Job summary

Vail Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for PreOp/PACU on a PRN pool in Edwards, CO. You will provide compassionate nursing care, triage patient needs, educate patients and families, and collaborate with the care team to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.

The role requires a CO RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and at least one year of clinical experience, plus strong English skills and HIPAA compliance. Computer skills for online training and benefits enrollment are expected.

Qualifications

• One-year clinical 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.
• Must have computer skills to complete online learning and benefits enrollment.
• Must have working knowledge of English (reading, writing, speaking).

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily patient flow to optimize care, safety and satisfaction.
• Triage incoming patient requests for services.
• Deliver patient education to facilitate plan of care and informed choices.
• Delegate care appropriately according to Colorado statutes.
• Coordinate patient care with physicians and other teams to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Administer medications, perform treatments, and assist in procedures per safety guidelines.
• Provide excellent service through Relationship-Based Care and patient advocacy.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient education

Critical thinking

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

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Registered Nurse PreOp/PACU, PRN

Schedule

Schedule PRN / Pool Shift Days

Details

Company Vail Valley Surgery Center Location Edwards, CO Category Nursing Clinical Yes Close Date September 30, 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 .

About the opportunity:

This position assumes responsibility and accountability for providing nursing care for patients and their families. Assure expert, 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 principals 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:

• One-year clinical 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.

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.