Travel Registered Nurse - Cath Lab

Accountable Healthcare Staffing

Vail, Colorado

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Posted Aug 7

Shift and hours: 10-⁠hour days4 shifts · 40 hours a week
Unit and setting: Cath-Lab · Hospital
License: RN license
Term: 13 weeks · Travel

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License: Updated resume, Basic Life Support (BLS - AHA or Red Cross), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS - AHA or Red Cross), current drivers license (DL), and an active Colorado or Compact RN license. Check your license
Experience: Must have 2yrs Cath Lab experience during the past 3yrs.

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Against similar roles: Top of Colorado travel payColorado travel postings that state pay run $1,730/week to $2,620/week, the middle half $1,980/week to $2,320/week, across 181 postings.

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$2,973.60 - $3,304.00 Weekly *Rate is comprised of taxable hourly rate, specifically including if applicable, nontaxable (housing and M&IE) stipends converted to an hourly rate based on a 36-hour work week, and may be eligible for overtime

JW - 1938502 - A Registered Nurse (RN) needed in a Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab) setting. Job Type: Travel Contract. Shift: Days, 40hr Week (4x10). Location: Vail, CO.

Requirements

Must have 2yrs Cath Lab experience during the past 3yrs. Updated resume, Basic Life Support (BLS - AHA or Red Cross), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS - AHA or Red Cross), current drivers license (DL), and an active Colorado or Compact RN license.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Voluntary Vision, Flexible Spending, Pet Insurance, Short Term Disability Insurance, Matching 401k, and more.

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In 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

Life in Vail, CO

NeighborhoodsVail Village and Lionshead represent the core resort districts, characterized by luxury slope-side condominiums, pedestrian plazas, and immediate ski access. Full-time residents and medical professionals frequently look to East Vail and West Vail for quieter residential pockets with townhomes, duplexes, and single-family houses along Gore Creek. Down-valley communities along Interstate 70—such as Eagle-Vail, Avon, and Eagle—as well as Summit County hubs like Silverthorne, Dillon, and Frisco, serve as primary living options for healthcare workers seeking neighborhood stability and a larger base of year-round locals.

Vail Village and Lionshead represent the core resort districts, characterized by luxury slope-side condominiums, pedestrian plazas, and immediate ski access. Full-time residents and medical professionals frequently look to East Vail and West Vail for quieter residential pockets with townhomes, duplexes, and single-family houses along Gore Creek.

Down-valley communities along Interstate 70—such as Eagle-Vail, Avon, and Eagle—as well as Summit County hubs like Silverthorne, Dillon, and Frisco, serve as primary living options for healthcare workers seeking neighborhood stability and a larger base of year-round locals.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: ronbyrne.com

Getting aroundThe average commute for residents living within Vail is roughly fourteen to fifteen minutes, with around three-quarters of workers driving private vehicles. The town features a well-developed local bus network with frequent stops such as Lower Ford Park Eastbound, making it possible to reach base areas without a car. For staff commuting from neighboring down-valley communities like Eagle-Vail, drive times into Vail are typically about ten minutes, while regional commutes from Summit County take roughly thirty minutes along Interstate 70 and over Vail Pass, where winter storms and chain laws can significantly alter travel conditions.

The average commute for residents living within Vail is roughly fourteen to fifteen minutes, with around three-quarters of workers driving private vehicles. The town features a well-developed local bus network with frequent stops such as Lower Ford Park Eastbound, making it possible to reach base areas without a car.

For staff commuting from neighboring down-valley communities like Eagle-Vail, drive times into Vail are typically about ten minutes, while regional commutes from Summit County take roughly thirty minutes along Interstate 70 and over Vail Pass, where winter storms and chain laws can significantly alter travel conditions.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: areavibes.com Source 3: livability.com Source 4: youtube.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation defines daily life in Vail, centered on Vail Mountain's more than five thousand skiable acres featuring famous runs like Riva Ridge, wide-open intermediate trails, the Back Bowls, and Blue Sky Basin. In winter, backcountry snowmobile adventures stretch across nearby Vail Pass on the Continental Divide. During the summer, the Gore Range offers extensive alpine hiking trails, mountain biking, zip-lining, and river sports. Closer to town, Ford Park Playground and scenic recreational paths along Gore Creek provide approachable green spaces for walking, running, and enjoying the mountain scenery.

Outdoor recreation defines daily life in Vail, centered on Vail Mountain's more than five thousand skiable acres featuring famous runs like Riva Ridge, wide-open intermediate trails, the Back Bowls, and Blue Sky Basin. In winter, backcountry snowmobile adventures stretch across nearby Vail Pass on the Continental Divide.

During the summer, the Gore Range offers extensive alpine hiking trails, mountain biking, zip-lining, and river sports. Closer to town, Ford Park Playground and scenic recreational paths along Gore Creek provide approachable green spaces for walking, running, and enjoying the mountain scenery.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: areavibes.com Source 2: sonnenalp.com Source 3: facebook.com Source 4: vail.com Source 5: reddit.com

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Living in Vail

Vail offers relocating nurses an unmatched mountain setting where world-class healthcare opportunities intersect with five thousand acres of legendary alpine terrain. Life here revolves around the outdoors, from carving the Back Bowls and hiking the Gore Range to relaxing along Gore Creek and attending performances at the Children's Amphitheater in Ford Park. The pedestrian villages provide European charm and an exceptional culinary scene anchored by staples like Sweet Basil, Mountain Standard, Pepi's Bar & Restaurant, and Root & Flower. However, moving to the valley involves distinct practical tradeoffs. The core resort market in Vail Village and Lionshead is dominated by luxury vacation real estate and tight rental availability, prompting many nurses and hospital personnel to live in down-valley communities such as Eagle-Vail, Avon, or Eagle. Local commutes are typically swift at roughly fifteen minutes, but winter conditions along Interstate 70 demand mountain-ready vehicles and preparation for snowy passes. For healthcare professionals who prioritize pristine mountain air, world-class skiing, and a highly active peer group, Vail provides an exhilarating and rewarding Colorado home.

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