Registered Nurse (RN)/ Department Educator - Same Day Surgery and PACU - Full time

Aspen Valley Hospital; Aspen (CO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Healthcare from $46/mo; 50% off AVH

100% preventive care; no copay

PTO up to 22 days; rollover

401a plan with AVH 7.5% Cash Balance;

Housing assistance

Discounted ski passes

Transportation discounts

Job summary

Aspen Valley Health is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse in the Same Day Surgery and PACU department. The role covers PACU care, SDS RN duties, and collaboration with the medical team for patient recovery. Compensation includes day shift, education benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Qualified candidates will hold an ADN, Colorado RN license, BLS, ACLS, and PALS; BSN/MSN is preferred. EPIC experience is a plus, bilingual skills are desirable, and a sign-on bonus up to $10,000 may be

Qualifications

• ADN required or equivalent
• Unrestricted RN license in Colorado or eligibility
• BLS required; ACLS and PALS preferred
• 2+ years in PACU/ICU/ED or similar
• BSN/MSN preferred; bilingual a plus; EPIC experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care per standards and AVH policy.
• Educate patients and families on plan of care and disease management.
• Support treatment plans and communicate changes to the medical team.
• Commit to quality improvement and professional development.

Skills

PACU/ICU/ED experience

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

ADN

RN license (CO)

BLS

ACLS

PALS

BSN or MSN preferred

EPIC

Tools

EPIC

Job description

We are currently hiring for a full time Registered Nurse (RN) within the Same Day Surgery And Pacu department here at Aspen Valley Health. Work Shift: Days - 12 Hour Compensation Range: $39.26 - $62.82 Night and weekend shift differentials up to $10 per hour! Eligible new hires may qualify for a sign on bonus up to $10,000. The compensation range listed is an estimate. Final compensation will be determined based on your qualifications including years of experience performing similar work, level of formal education in a relevant field of study, and any professional certifications related to the position.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Colorado, or ability to obtain prior to start date
• Basic Life Support (BLS). May be obtained upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• 2+ years of relevant nursing experience required—PACU, ICU, ED, step-down, etc.
• Bachelor's (BSN) or Master's (MSN) in Nursing preferred.
• Experience with EPIC preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• We will consider equivalent combinations of experience and education for certain jobs.
• If you don't meet the job requirements as listed, but you believe you possess equivalent experience or education, you are encouraged to apply.

Position Overview

The Recovery Room RN / Same Day Surgery RN (PACU & SDS RN) provides professional nursing care in accordance with accepted standards of practice and AVH policy. Utilizes the Nursing Process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care. The PACU RN works in support of the medical staff treatment plan and makes recommendations for changes to medical treatment plan as appropriate. The PACU RN educates patients and family around the plan of care and disease management. The PACU RN actively supports the nursing philosophy by striving for excellence in patient care, professional development, interpersonal relations, time management, and continuous quality improvement.

What to Love

Aspen Valley Health has earned numerous accolades and awards, which are a tribute to the tradition of high-tech, high-touch care we provide for our patients.

What We Offer

• Continuing education, professional development, and tuition assistance.
• Healthcare as low as $46 per month, plus an additional 50% off of all AVH services for you AND your family!
• All preventative services covered at 100%, zero copay.
• Virtual and robust mental health resources available.
• Earn up to 22 days PTO within your first year.
• Rollover what you don’t use.
• Bereavement Leave that covers miscarriages, extended family, and pets.
• Robust Paid Medical and Family Leave.
• Weeks 1-6 are paid at 100% for parental or personal illness/injury.
• You will be automatically enrolled into the 457b plan at 6% to kick start your retirement savings.
• AVH matches 50% of your 457b contributions up to a max of 3% of earnings each pay period into our 401a plan.
• In lieu of Social Security, AVH contributes 7.5% of your annual salary each year to the Cash Balance Pension Plan.
• Housing assistance - We provide resources to establish roots in the Roaring Fork Valley.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Discounted ski passes!
• Transportation discounts and carpool incentives.

Environment and Culture

Aspen Valley Health is a twenty-five-bed community hospital that represents the best of two worlds — the warmth and friendliness of a small town and the technical expertise of a major medical center.

"I love the people, the sense of family and community on this team and in a broader sense across the hospital as a whole. I have worked for a HUGE corporation, and this is so much better!! It’s like CHEERS, where everybody knows your name."

"I love the flexibility that this job gives me, and the people I get to connect with and learn from. The job is challenging and ever-changing, which helps keep my brain sharp! AVH has been a great company to work for over the last 8 years, and it shows in how employees are valued and cared for."

"The team members are incredibly dedicated to the delivery of care for our patients, to helping our staff feel valued and supported, and to the fiscal health of the hospital. They also genuinely care about each other, are able to laugh at themselves, and tease each other because there is a basis of trust and mutual support. I have laughed so hard at meetings that I have actually cried."

"It is no surprise that our retention rate is BETTER than 90% of all other hospitals in the country!"

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At Aspen Valley Health (AVH), you’ll join a team committed to making a meaningful difference—every day. As one of the top 100 critical access hospitals, we offer more than just a job: we offer the chance to grow your career while serving your community. Our mission and core values foster nationally recognized patient care and exceptional career opportunities. With competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a strong culture of support, AVH is where purpose and opportunity meet.