Registered Nurse PreOp/PACU – Seasonal

Howard Head; Basalt (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Season completion bonus

Health insurance

Wellness reimbursement

403(b) retirement contribution

Job summary

Howard Head Sports Medicine in Basalt, CO is seeking a Seasonal Registered Nurse for PreOp/PACU. You will provide compassionate peroperative and post-anesthesia care, work with a high-performing perioperative team, and support patient education and safety in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role offers ski-season, full-time hours, and season-end bonuses; eligible staff receive housing support, health insurance, wellness reimbursement, and retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• One-year clinical experience required.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Colorado or compact state.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily patient flow to optimize care, safety and satisfaction.
• Triages incoming patient requests for services.
• Delivers patient education to facilitate plan of care and informed decisions.
• Delivers nursing care per physician orders with emphasis on safety and quality.

Skills

Nursing

Clinical experience

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Colorado RN license (or compact state)

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Explore job opportunities at Howard Head Sports Medicine.

7242 Preop-Pacu-Basalt

Registered Nurse PreOp/PACU – Seasonal

Registered Nurse PreOp/PACU – Seasonal

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Schedule

Schedule Ski-season full-time Shift Days

Details

Company Basalt Orthopedic Surgery Center Location Basalt, CO Category Nursing Clinical Yes Close Date November 30, 2026

Pay

Hourly $37.90 – $60.45 USD

Ready for a season you’ll never forget?

Join Vail Health as a Seasonal PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse with our Basalt location and play a critical role in delivering exceptional patient care before and after surgical procedures. Work alongside a highly skilled perioperative team in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment while enjoying life in one of Colorado’s most sought-after mountain communities. This is an incredible opportunity to expand your experience, make a meaningful impact, and enjoy the Vail lifestyle, all while earning an end-of-season bonus upon successful completion of the season and eligibility requirements.

Our seasonal staff are eligible for Vail Health supported housing, season completion bonus, health insurance, wellness reimbursement credit, and 403(b) retirement contribution eligibility. Whether you’re seeking professional growth, adventure, or both, this seasonal opportunity offers the best of all worlds.

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) and Certification(s):

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Colorado 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 Associate Nursing Degree for positions hired after 07/01/2018.

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.