Registered Nurse Preop PACU, Seasonal

Howard Head; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vail Health housing support

Season completion bonus

Health insurance

Wellness reimbursement credit

403(b) retirement contribution

Job summary

Howard Head Sports Medicine is seeking a Registered Nurse for Preop/PACU on a seasonal, full-time basis in Vail, Colorado. You will manage preoperative and PACU patient flow, provide education, and ensure safe postoperative care within a strong orthopedic case load.

The role requires an accredited nursing program completion, an active RN license in Colorado or a compact state, BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications, and at least 1 year of RN experience. English proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

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6215 Preop-Pacu-GI

Registered Nurse Preop PACU, Seasonal

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Schedule

Schedule Ski-season full-time Shift Days

Details

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

Pay

Hourly $40.00 – $63.15 USD

In this seasonal position, you’ll have the opportunity to fully enjoy the outdoor mountain lifestyle of Vail, Colorado—surrounded by hiking and biking trails, scenic alpine views, and a vibrant community—while working in a top‑notch hospital with a strong orthopedic case load. Our seasonal staff are eligible for Vail Health–supported housing, a season completion bonus, health insurance, wellness reimbursement credit, and 403(b) retirement contribution eligibility.

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):

• Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Colorado Registered Nurses license 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 Associates Nursing degree for positions hired after 7/1/2018.

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.