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Registered Nurse Patient Care Unit (PCU)

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Vail Health

Denver, Colorado

Eligibility
RN
Shift
Nights
Unit
Stepdown

Posted Jul 24

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Schedule and commitments

Shift
Nights
Weekends
Weekends required
Term
Per Diem

The work and the unit

Unit
Stepdown
Setting
Hospital

Pay and benefits

Against the board
Below most Colorado PRN postingsColorado PRN postings that state pay run $37/hr to $54/hr, the middle half $41/hr to $48/hr, across 152 postings.
Overtime pay
$38/hr
  • Wellbeing reimbursement funds
  • 403(b) contribution eligibility

Do you qualify?

License
Registered Nurse license (Colorado or compact state) Check your license

What's around it?

In Denver, CO· © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap

Living costs about 6% above the US average

Median rent
$1,831/mo
Household income
$94,718/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Denver, CO

From Census ACS 2024.

About this role

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’ll Love

  • A peaceful, state-of-the-art PCU space with stunning mountain views
  • In-room physical and occupational therapy to enhance patient outcomes
  • Collaborative team rounding and bedside care
  • Full-time night shift with rotating weekends and holidays

What We’re Looking For

A passion for compassionate, patient- and family-centered care

Experience

  • PCU or Med-Surg nursing experience preferred
  • License(s): Registered Nurse license in Colorado or a valid compact state required
  • Certification(s): Basic Life Support (BLS) required

Education

Minimum of an Associate Nursing Degree (for positions hired after 07/01/2018)

Why Vail?

Live where others vacation! From world-class skiing and biking to fresh air and scenic trails, Vail offers an unparalleled mountain lifestyle—along with a supportive work environment and growth opportunities for your nursing career.

Make an Impact Every Shift. Apply Now!

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

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Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.

Hourly Pay:: $37.90 USD - $60.45 USD

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How this role fits you

About the employer

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On your path

Telemetry is open from year one. One of the most open front doors in acute care; ACLS and rhythm.

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  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, and call?
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  • 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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