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Registered Nurse ICU

Vail Health Hospital

Vail, Colorado

Posted Jul 15

Shift and hours
Rotating
Unit and setting
ICU · Hospital
License
RN licenseCompact RN
Term
Per Diem

Do you qualify?

License
Compact RN

What it pays

Against similar roles
Pays above most Colorado PRN rolesColorado PRN postings that state pay run $34/hr to $55/hr, the middle half $41/hr to $48/hr, across 239 postings.
Overtime pay
$38/hr

Benefits

  • 403(b)
  • Wellbeing reimbursement funds

The workplaceFrom Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026 · ANCC.

Vail Health Hospital
Hiring organization
Hospital
VAIL Health Hospital
Address
181 W MEADOW DR, VAIL, CO, 81657
CMS rating
5 of 5 stars
Beds
54
RN residency
Vail Health Transition To Practice Program at Vail Health Hospital, accredited through Jan 2029

About VAIL HEALTH HOSPITAL

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

On your path

ICU / Critical Care is a specialty you move into. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.

Original listing

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Schedule
Schedule
Prn / pool
Shift
Rotating
Details
Category
Nursing
Clinical
Yes
Close date
July 31, 2026

$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

What's around it?

VAIL Health Hospital · Vail, CO

Vail, COFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% above the US average

Median rent
$1,606/mo
Household income
$98,893/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Vail, CO

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