Registered Nurse PreOp/PACU – Seasonal

Vail Health Behavioral Health; Basalt (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vail Health supported housing

Season completion bonus

Health insurance

Wellness reimbursement credit

403(b) retirement contribution

End-of-season bonus

Job summary

Vail Health Behavioral Health in Basalt, CO is seeking a Seasonal PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse to join our perioperative team during the ski season. You will provide essential nursing care before and after surgeries in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment.

Key responsibilities include coordinating patient flow, triaging requests, delivering education, administering medications, and collaborating with providers to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily patient flow to optimize patient care, safety and satisfaction.
• Triages incoming patient requests for services.
• Delivers patient education to facilitate plan of care and informed healthcare choices.
• Delivers medications and assists in procedures in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Coordinates patient care with providers and other teams to achieve optimal outcomes.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Associate Nursing Degree

RN License (Colorado)

Job description

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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.

• Vail Health supported housing
• season completion bonus
• health insurance
• wellness reimbursement credit
• 403(b) retirement contribution eligibility
• end-of-season bonus upon successful completion of the season and eligibility requirements

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.