Winter Seasonal Registered Nurse Emergency Department

Vail Health; Edwards (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vail Health housing support

Season completion bonus

Health insurance

Wellness reimbursement credit

403(b) retirement

Job summary

Vail Health, a premier mountain healthcare system in Colorado, seeks a Night Shift Emergency RN for winter seasonal, full-time hours. Benefit-rich position with night differential and housing support may be offered. The role emphasizes compassionate, expert nursing for diverse patients at a Level III Trauma Center near Vail Mountain.

Required: ADN or higher, Colorado RN license, BLS, ACLS, TNCC, and PALS/ENPC. One year of critical care or emergency experience is expected.

Qualifications

• One year of critical care or emergency experience required.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Colorado or a valid compact state.
• BLS, ACLS, TNCC required; PALS/ENPC required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily patient flow to optimize care, safety and satisfaction.
• Triage incoming patient requests for services.
• Deliver patient education to facilitate care plans and wellness.
• Delegate care per Colorado statutes.
• Administer medications and assist procedures following safety guidelines.
• Coordinate care to achieve high patient outcomes and satisfaction.
• Handle high telephone volume for meds, information, and assistance.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Provide Relationship-Based Care and advocate for safety and patient preferences.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Colorado RN license or compact state license

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)

Job description

Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.

Award-Winning Emergency Nursing in the Heart of the Rockies

Join Vail Health's nationally recognized Emergency Department, a recipient of the 2023 and 2026 Emergency Nursing Lantern Award for excellence in leadership, practice, education, and advocacy. Our team has also earned the Press Ganey Guardians of Excellence Award for six consecutive years, is a Pinnacle of Excellence Award Winner and is part of an ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designated hospital.

As the only hospital in Eagle County and a Level III Trauma Center located at the base of Vail Mountain, we care for a diverse patient population that includes local residents and visitors from around the world. Our 19-bed Emergency Department offers a unique opportunity to expand your skills while working alongside an exceptional team.

If you're looking for a rewarding nursing career, outstanding benefits, and the chance to live and work in one of Colorado's most beautiful mountain communities, we'd love to connect with you.

This is a full time, winter seasonal, night shift position with night differential paid.

Seasonal staff are eligible for a season completion bonus, as well as Vail Health supported housing.

Night Shift Support That Makes a Difference

We know working nights comes with unique challenges, which is why we provide additional support for our night shift team. Enjoy reliable access to rest breaks, along with the Night Shifter app, offering resources designed to support sleep health, wellness, and success on a night shift schedule. We're committed to helping our caregivers thrive both at work and beyond.

About The Opportunity

This position assumes responsibility and accountability for providing nursing care for patients and their families. Provide expert, compassionate, individualized nursing care for patients and families. Collaborate with providers, staff and other members of the team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

What You Will Do

• Oversee the daily patient flow to optimize patient care, safety and satisfaction using healthcare assessment skills, prioritizing skills and critical thinking skills.
• Triage incoming patient requests for services.
• Deliver patient education to facilitate plan of care, employer-informed healthcare choices, and promote optimal wellness.
• Delegate care appropriately and according to Colorado statutes.
• Administer medications, perform treatments, and assist in procedures as needed, while consistently adhering to patient safety guidelines.
• Coordinate patient care to achieve the highest possible level of patient care and satisfaction.
• As needed, handle high telephone volume of patient requests for medications, information, and assistance.
• Work independently, as needed, with minimal supervision.
• Deliver 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
• 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.

Experience

What you will need: One-year of critical care or emergency experience required.

License(s)

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Colorado or from a valid compact state required.

Certification(s)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) ~OR~ Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) 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.

Education

• Minimum of Associate Nursing Degree for positions hired after 07/01/2018.

Our seasonal staff are eligible for Vail Health supported housing, season completion bonus, health insurance, wellness reimbursement credit and 403(b) retirement contribution eligibility.

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Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.

Hourly Pay:: $37.90 USD - $60.45 USD