Seasonal PreOp/PACU RN — Basalt, CO (Ski Season)

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

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.