SEASONAL MIDS Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgery - Full time

Aspen Valley Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 77,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount bus passes

457B plan

AVH hosted programs

Job summary

Aspen Valley Health is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse in the Surgery department for a seasonal assignment from September 24, 2026 to April 10, 2027. The OR RN will provide professional nursing care, perform pre- and post-operative tasks, and collaborate with the surgical team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Requires ADN, CO RN license (or ability to obtain), BLS and ACLS.

BSN/MSN preferred. Experience in scrub/circulating roles and EPIC is a plus.

Qualifications

• ADN required to apply.
• Unrestricted RN license in CO or ability to obtain before start.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Equivalents accepted per AVH policy.
• BSN/MSN preferred for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care in OR following standards and AVH policy.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care using Nursing Process.
• Educate patients and families about plan of care and disease management.
• Support medical staff treatment plans and recommend changes as needed.
• Collaborate with OR team to ensure patient safety and quality care.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement.

Skills

Registered Nurse (RN)

BLS

ACLS

CO RN license

OR RN

Scrub & Circulating

EPIC

Education

ADN

BSN or MSN (preferred)

Tools

EPIC

Job description

We are currently hiring for a full time Registered Nurse (RN) within the Surgery department here at Aspen Valley Health. This is a short-term SEASONAL position with an anticipated start date of September 24, 2026 and an expected end date of April 10, 2027.

Work Shift: Mids – 12 Hour Compensation Range: $56.15 – $89.83 Night and weekend shift differentials up to $10 per hour! 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)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s (BSN) or Master’s (MSN) in Nursing preferred.
• Experience at a Joint Commission accredited facility with an official Operating Room Training Program preferred.
• Orthopedic experience as an OR RN preferred.
• Scrub and Circulating experience preferred.
• Successful completion of Periop 101 preferred.
• Experience with EPIC preferred.

We will consider equivalent combinations of experience and education for certain jobs.

Position Overview

The Operating Room RN provides professional nursing care in accordance with known/accepted standards of practice and AVH policy. Utilizes the Nursing Process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care. Works in support of the medical staff treatment plan and makes recommendations for changes to medical treatment plan as appropriate. The OR RN educates patients and family around the plan of care and disease management. Actively supports the nursing philosophy by striving for excellence in patient care, professional development, interpersonal relations, time management, and continuous quality improvement.

This Position Offers

• As a seasonal employee, you will be eligible to purchase discounted bus passes for transportation to and from work, 457B, and also participate in a number of AVH hosted programs.

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." - Stacy

"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." - Melissa

"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." - Diana

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

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.