Registered Nurse Operating Room, Surgery Center

$43 - $69/hrFull TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 8 days ago

About the role

Provide compassionate, individualized nursing care for surgical patients and their families while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Oversee daily patient flow, administer medications, and utilize advanced technology like the da Vinci robotic system to optimize patient outcomes.

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. Join our dynamic surgical team in the breathtaking mountains of Colorado! As an RN in our Main OR, you’ll be an integral part of a high-performing team that handles a wide variety of surgical cases, with a strong emphasis on orthopedics. Work alongside top orthopedic surgeons and utilize cutting-edge technology, including the da Vinci robotic surgical system, to provide exceptional patient care. Why Join Us?
Work with renowned surgeons in an advanced surgical setting
Live and work in (or near) Vail, Colorado—a world-class destination for outdoor enthusiasts year round
Gain experience with advanced surgical technology, including the da Vinci robot
Be part of a supportive and skilled surgical team dedicated to top-tier patient care If you’re an RN looking to grow your skills in an innovative and collaborative environment, we’d love to have you on our team! $10,000 sign on bonus, relocation support and temporary housing available! About the opportunity: This position assumes responsibility and accountability for providing nursing care for patients and their families. Assure 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 triage 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 statue. Demonstrates competent healthcare assessment skills, prioritizing skills and critical thinking 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 physician practices, 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 principles 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 operating room experience required 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 Education: Minimum of Associate Nursing Degree for positions hired after 07/01/2018 Benefits at Vail Health (Full Time) Include: Competitive Wages & Family Benefits: Competitive wages Parental leave (4 weeks paid) Housing programs Childcare reimbursement Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical Dental Vision Educational Programs: Tuition Assistance Existing Student Loan Repayment Specialty Certification Reimbursement Annual Supplemental Educational Funds Paid Time Off: Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year. Retirement & Supplemental Insurance: 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching Life insurance Short and long-term disability Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More: Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement Recreation discounts Pet insurance Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour. Hourly Pay: $43.43—$69.28 USD

Requirements

Requires a minimum of one year of operating room experience and a valid Registered Nurse license in Colorado or a compact state. Must hold current BLS and ACLS certifications and possess at least an Associate Nursing Degree.

associate degree
Medication Administration
HIPAA Compliance
Patient Care
Patient Education
Critical Thinking
Triage
Orthopedic Surgery
Robotic Surgery
Operating Room Nursing
Relationship-Based Care
Healthcare Assessment

Benefits

Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Paid time off
Life insurance
Tuition assistance
Parental leave
Sign on bonus
Student loan repayment
Pet insurance
Short and long-term disability
Childcare reimbursement
403(b) retirement plan with matching
Relocation support
Housing programs
Specialty certification reimbursement
Annual supplemental educational funds
Wellbeing reimbursement
Recreation discounts
Temporary housing

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $43 - $69/hr
Location: Vail, Colorado
Posted: Jul 20, 2026
Application: Employer website

Registered Nurse Operating Room, Surgery Center

Registered Nurse Operating Room, Surgery Center

About the role

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Colorado OR nurses remain in steady demand

Colorado OR nurses remain in steady demand

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