Registered Nurse PreOp​/PACU – Seasonal

Explore job opportunities at Vail Health

7242 Preop-Pacu-Basalt

New

Schedule Ski-season full-time Shift Days

Company Basalt Orthopedic Surgery Center Location Basalt, CO Category Nursing Clinical Yes Close Date November 30, 2026

Hourly $37.90 – $60.45 USD

Ready for a season you’ll never forget?

Join Vail Health as a Seasonal Pre Op/PACU Registered Nurse with our Basalt location and play a critical role in delivering exceptional patient care before and after surgical procedures. Work alongside a highly skilled perioperative team in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment while enjoying life in one of Colorado’s most sought-after mountain communities. This is an incredible opportunity to expand your experience, make a meaningful impact, and enjoy the Vail lifestyle.

• Vail Health supported housing
• season completion bonus
• health insurance
• wellness reimbursement credit
• 403(b) retirement contribution eligibility
• end-of-season bonus upon successful completion of the season and eligibility requirements

Whether you’re seeking professional growth, adventure, or both, this seasonal opportunity offers the best of all worlds.

About the opportunity:

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

What you will do:

• Oversees the daily patient flow to optimize patient care, safety and satisfaction.
• Demonstrates ability to triage incoming patient requests for services.
• Delivers patient education to facilitate plan of care, employer informed healthcare choices, and promote optimal wellness.
• Demonstrates ability to delegate care appropriately and according to Colorado statue.
• Demonstrates competent healthcare assessment skills, prioritizing skills and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrates ability to handle high telephone volume of patient requests for medications, information and assistance.
• Administers medications, performs treatments, and assists in procedures as needed; consistently adhering to patient safety guidelines.
• Coordinates patient care with other physician practices, Vail Health and others as needed to achieve the highest possible level of patient care and satisfaction.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Delivers 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 principals of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.

What you will need:

Experience:

• One-year clinical experience required.

License(s) and Certification(s):

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Colorado or from a valid compact state required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required.

Education:

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

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.