Make Your Nursing Career an Adventure.

Imagine starting your day surrounded by the beauty of the Rocky Mountains -- and finishing it knowing you made a difference in someone's life. At Vail Health, you'll join a surgical care team that's as passionate about excellence in patient care as they are about living life to the fullest in the mountains.

We're looking for a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Surgical Associates team in Vail, CO. This is a great opportunity to work with top providers, enjoy a supportive environment, and grow your nursing career in one of the most desirable locations in the country.

About the Role

As part of our Surgical Associates team, you'll play a key role in ensuring every patient receives safe, personalized, and compassionate care before, during, and after surgery. You'll collaborate closely with providers, deliver patient education, and help coordinate seamless, high-quality care experiences.

What You'll Do

• Manage daily patient flow to optimize care, safety, and satisfaction

• Triage patient calls and requests with skill and empathy

• Educate patients and families about care plans and recovery

• Administer medications and assist in procedures

• Coordinate care across Vail Health and partner practices

• Work both independently and collaboratively to support team success

• Provide excellent, relationship-based care focused on communication, advocacy, and trust

What You'll Bring

• Experience: At least 1 year of clinical nursing experience

• License: Active RN license in Colorado or a compact state

• Certification: BLS required

• Education: Associate Degree in Nursing required (BSN preferred)

• Skills: Excellent communication, organization, and critical thinking

Why Join Vail Health

Vail Health is consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in healthcare -- and for good reason. We invest in our people, support your growth, and believe that work-life balance is essential for providing world-class care.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay & housing programs to help you live where you work

• Up to 5 weeks PTO in your first year -- and it grows from there!

• Tuition assistance, student loan repayment, and certification reimbursement

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one

• 403(b) retirement plan with immediate employer match

• Childcare reimbursement and paid parental leave (4 weeks)

• $1,000 annual wellness reimbursement + recreation discounts

• Pet insurance (because furry family members count, too!)

Live the Vail Lifestyle

When your workday ends, adventure begins. Ski, hike, bike, or simply relax and take in the mountain views -- all just minutes from our facilities. At Vail Health, we believe in helping you thrive personally and professionally.

Join us in Vail, where your career and your lifestyle reach new heights.

About Vail Health

Vail Health, formerly Vail Valley Medical Center, is a nonprofit community health care system serving patients and guests from around the world. Locally operated and governed by a volunteer board of directors, Vail Health includes a 56-bed hospital, accredited by the Joint Commission. Our 24/7 emergency department in Vail is a Level III Trauma Center with a nearby helipad for necessary medical transports. Vail Health provides a wide array of services and access points including Beaver Creek Medical Center, urgent care clinics in Avon and Gypsum, our Edwards medical campus, Eagle Healthcare Center and a multispecialty clinic in Frisco. Howard Head Sports Medicine offers physical therapy services at 10 locations and works closely with our internationally renowned orthopaedic partners at The Steadman Clinic and Vail-Summit Orthopaedics. In addition, Vail Health's Shaw Cancer Center and Sonnenalp Breast Center are the region’s only fully accredited cancer treatment center and comprehensive breast center. The Vail Clinic, which was founded in 1965, officially became “Vail Valley Medical Center” in 1980, its first year as a full-service hospital. At that time, we had one primary locatio...n and 25 physicians. Today, Vail Health has locations in nine towns, nearly 1,000 employees, 260 physician partners and 85 volunteers. Vail Health is an equal-opportunity employer. The hospital is handicap accessible and adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Smoking is prohibited in our facilities. This includes e-cigarettes.

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