SEASONAL Registered Nurse (RN) - Same Day Surgery and PACU - Full time

Aspen Valley Hospital; Aspen (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted bus passes

457B participation

AVH hosted programs

Job summary

Aspen Valley Health is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for the Same Day Surgery and PACU department in a seasonal role. Start date anticipated November 30, 2026, end date April 4, 2027. Shifts are days, 12 hours. Colorado RN license required or ability to obtain before start; 2+ years PACU/ICU/ED experience preferred.

BDLS/ACLS/PALS required; BSN/MSN preferred; EPIC experience and Spanish language skills are a plus. Compensation includes differential for night and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• ADN required for RN licensure in CO or ability to obtain prior to start date.
• BLS must be obtained prior to or on hire; ACLS and PALS required.
• 2+ years of PACU/ICU/ED or step-down nursing experience.
• Unrestricted RN license in Colorado or ability to obtain before start date.
• Experience with EPIC preferred; bilingual in Spanish advantageous.
• Equivalents of experience and education may be considered.

Skills

Spanish

Education

Associate degree in Nursing (ADN)

BSN preferred

MSN preferred

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.

This is a short-term SEASONAL position with an anticipated start date of November 30, 2026 and an expected end date of April 4, 2027. Work Shift: Days - 12 Hour Compensation Range: $51.04 - $81.67 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)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• 2+ years of relevant nursing experience required - PACU, ICU, ED, step-down, etc.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's (BSN) or Master's (MSN) in Nursing preferred.
• Experience with EPIC preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

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.

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

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.