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Registered Nurse ICU

Vail Health Hospital

Vail, CO

RN

Posted Jul 15

Shift
Rotating
Unit
ICU

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Rotating
Term
Per Diem
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
1+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
This role$49/hr
nursing in Colorado$37/hr

The median for nursing in Colorado is $37/hr, across 587 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

Overtime
$37.90/hr

About this role

  • Schedule
  • Schedule
  • PRN / Pool
  • Shift
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  • Rotating
  • Details
  • Company
  • Vail Health
  • Location
  • Vail, CO
  • Category
  • Nursing
  • Clinical
  • Yes
  • Close Date
  • July 31, 2026
  • Pay
  • Hourly
  • $37.90 – $60.45 USD

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.

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 prioritize 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 statute. Demonstrates competent healthcare assessment skills, prioritizing skills and critical thinking skills and problem solving 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 disciplines on the health care team, 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. 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.

What you will need

Experience

One year of critical care experience strongly preferred.

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. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) required. CCRN preferred.

Education

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

PRN (POOL) benefits include: Wellbeing reimbursement funds and 403(b) contribution eligibility.

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.

Hourly Pay

$37.90—$60.45 USD

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Requirements

  • RN
  • Compact RN
  • Nursing
  • Patient question and concern management
  • Patient flow optimization
  • Medical procedure assistance
  • RN License
  • Hourly pay
  • PALS Certification
  • Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course

Benefits

  • 403(b)

Place

City
Vail, CO
Median rent
$1,606/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$98,893/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

State price level
3% above the national average

Colorado index 103.1, where 100 is the national average.

CMS overall rating
5 of 5 stars (Care Compare, Sep 2026)
Beds
54
RN residency
ANCC-accredited: Vail Health Transition To Practice Program at Vail Health Hospital, through Jan 2029

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.

Map showing the location of Vail, CO
Approximate location in Vail, CO. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.

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