Vail Health Hospital
Community Hospital · Vail, CO
- 4
- open roles, live count
- 56
- beds
On the floor
What the day-to-day looks like
- Setting
- Community Hospital
- Shifts hiring now
- Days 1
Benefits
403(b) matching, pet insurance, housing program, tuition reimbursement and loan repayment (RN Resident), $1,000 wellness credit, night differential, relocation and sign-on on select roles, seasonal completion bonus and supported housing, onsite gym and Zen Den.
What stands out
New graduates
You enter through a 12-month Transition to Practice program that is ANCC PTAP accredited through January 31, 2029, with seasoned nurses mentoring you on the floor.
As of 2026-05-02 · 2026Source 1: nurseresidencyprograms.comSource 2: vailhealthfoundation.orgSource 3: startup.jobs
Moving here
Relocation support and a housing program are on the table for some RN roles, including Level II Nursery / Family Birth Center, which matters when you are moving into a mountain town.
As of 2026Source 1: remotescout24.comSource 2: ziprecruiter.comSource 3: indeed.comSource 4: bebee.com
Experienced nurses
Posted RN ranges for ED seasonal and Labor and Delivery sit at $37.90–$60.45 an hour, with night differential on ED seasonal and Family Birth Center 7pm–7am shifts.
As of 2026-07-09 · 2026Source 1: glassdoor.comSource 2: indeed.comSource 3: remotescout24.com
Experienced nurses
A $10,000 sign-on bonus is posted for Registered Nurse Level II Nursery / Family Birth Center roles.
As of 2026Source 1: remotescout24.comSource 2: ziprecruiter.comSource 3: bebee.com
More about working here
Travel nurses
Seasonal staff can qualify for a season completion bonus and Vail Health–supported housing while you work the mountain season.
As of 2026-07-09Source: glassdoor.com
New graduates
RN Resident starting pay is listed at $37.90 an hour, with tuition reimbursement and a loan repayment program named among resident benefits.
Experienced nurses
The ED holds 2023 and 2026 Emergency Nursing Lantern Awards plus multi-year Press Ganey Guardians of Excellence recognition, and the hospital carries ANCC Pathway to Excellence designation.
As of 2026Source 1: glassdoor.comSource 2: vailhealthfoundation.orgSource 3: vailhealthfoundation.org
Moving here
You get a $1,000 wellness credit you can put toward a ski pass, gym, gear, or massages, plus an onsite 24/7 employee gym and a Zen Den with massage chairs.
As of 2026Source: remotescout24.com
Working conditions
- Pay and benefits
- RN Emergency Department Seasonal hourly pay range
As of 2026-07-09Source: glassdoor.com
- Pay and benefits
- Registered Nurse Resident starting hourly
- Pay and benefits
- $10,000 sign-on bonus for Registered Nurse Level II Nursery / Family Birth Center
As of 2026Source 1: remotescout24.comSource 2: ziprecruiter.comSource 3: bebee.com
- Pay and benefits
- Relocation available for Registered Nurse Level II Nursery / Family Birth Center roles
As of 2026Source 1: remotescout24.comSource 2: ziprecruiter.com
- Pay and benefits
- Night shift differential paid for ED seasonal nights and Family Birth Center nights (7pm-7am)
As of 2026Source 1: glassdoor.comSource 2: remotescout24.com
- Pay and benefits
- Seasonal staff eligible for season completion bonus and Vail Health supported housing
As of 2026-07-09Source: glassdoor.com
- Pay and benefits
- $1000 wellness credit for employees (ski pass, gym, sporting equipment, massages, etc.)
As of 2026Source: remotescout24.com
- Pay and benefits
- Housing program / paid housing / housing support available for some RN roles
As of 2026Source 1: indeed.comSource 2: ziprecruiter.comSource 3: bebee.com
Starting out and growing here
- Nurse residency
- Vail Health Transition To Practice Program · ANCC PTAP accredited until January 31, 2029
As of 2026-05-02Source 1: nurseresidencyprograms.comSource 2: vailhealthfoundation.orgSource 3: startup.jobs
- Preceptors and orientation
- Transition to Practice educates, trains and mentors new nurses; new grads work alongside seasoned professionals
As of 2026Source 1: vailhealthfoundation.orgSource 2: startup.jobs
The city
Living in Vail, CO
Nestled in the Rocky Mountains, Vail is a world-renowned alpine resort town centered around Vail Village and Lionshead, with Gore Creek winding through its pedestrian-friendly core. Year-round outdoor recreation—from skiing Vail Mountain to summer hiking trails—defines daily life in this small, scenic mountain community.
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- State price level · Colorado
- 3% above the national average
- State index 103.1 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,606/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $98,893/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Who they are
You are looking at a 56-bed nonprofit hospital at the base of Vail Mountain, 180 S Frontage Rd W, where patient rooms face the slopes and the building has grown to about 520,000 square feet.
- Community Hospital · Vail
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More about Vail Health Hospital
If you are new, the door in is the 12-month Transition to Practice program—ANCC PTAP accredited through January 31, 2029—with mentorship beside experienced nurses and resident starting pay listed at $37.90 an hour. Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment show up among resident benefits; full-time packages also mention 403(b) matching, pet insurance, and a housing program. Posted ranges for ED seasonal and Labor and Delivery RNs run $37.90–$60.45 an hour, with night differential on ED seasonal nights and Family Birth Center 7pm–7am. Level II Nursery / Family Birth Center roles have carried a $10,000 sign-on plus relocation and housing support. Seasonal staff can be eligible for a season completion bonus and supported housing. A $1,000 wellness credit can go toward a ski pass, gym, gear, or massages, and on site you have a 24/7 employee gym, a Zen Den with massage chairs, and one free weekly yoga session at a local studio. The ED has earned Emergency Nursing Lantern Awards in 2023 and 2026 and multi-year Press Ganey Guardians of Excellence recognition; the hospital holds ANCC Pathway to Excellence designation. Construction under the Master Facility Plan is still moving services and can mean noise in the west wing and fewer single rooms in PCU and Family Birth Center for a while. Vail pay looks solid on the posting, but the valley is expensive—nurses here note it is hard for a single person to live comfortably even when the hourly rate is good.
ANCC Pathway to Excellence designated hospital with a Transition to Practice program built to educate, train, and retain new nurses; patient-nominated Elevate Award recognizes staff across the system.
Working here
Culture and working life
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Work-life balance and coworkers
- Employee praises shift work for mental health, coworkers, and work-life balance at Vail Health.
As of 2026-01-20Source: glassdoor.com
- Cost of living / housing affordability
- Vail is expensive; even with good pay, hard for a single person to live in the valley; resources limited in mountains.
As of 2026-01-20Source: glassdoor.com
- Overall ratings
- Glassdoor snapshot shows 3.8/5 from 111 ratings; 66% would recommend; 66% approve of CEO.
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- Staffing and nurse communication
- Directory notes exceptional nurse communication, strong staffing ratios, and emergency readiness focus.
As of 2026Source: allnurses.com
What to weigh
Vail is expensive—even with solid pay, it is hard for a single person to live in the valley, and mountain resources stay limited.
As of 2026-01-20Source: glassdoor.com
The reality check
Before you decide
Quick facts
- Relationship
- Direct employer
- Roles last seen active
- Sep 2, 2026
- Website
- vailhealth.org ↗
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