Registered Nurse ICU

Vail Health Hospital

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Vail, Colorado, US Until 9/14/2026 1+ years exp First posted July 16, 2026 Last posted July 16, 2026
Job description

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:
  1. Oversees the daily patient flow to optimize patient care, safety and satisfaction.
  2. Demonstrates ability to prioritize incoming patient requests for services.
  3. Delivers patient education to facilitate plan of care, employer informed healthcare choices, and promote optimal wellness.
  4. Demonstrates ability to delegate care appropriately and according to Colorado statute.
  5. Demonstrates competent healthcare assessment skills, prioritizing skills and critical thinking skills and problem solving skills.
  6. Demonstrates ability to handle high telephone volume of patient requests for medications, information and assistance.
  7. Administers medications, performs treatments, and assists in procedures as needed; consistently adhering to patient safety guidelines.
  8. 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.
  9. Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  10. Delivers excellent service by utilizing Relationship-Based Care to advocate for safety, patient preferences, and optimal communication through partnering with patients and families.
  11. Role models the principals of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
  12. 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. 

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Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.

Hourly Pay:
$37.90$60.45 USD

Compensation (from employer):
Hourly Pay: — 38 – 60 USD — (<p><strong>Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.</strong></p>)

About this role

Summary

Provide specialized ICU nursing care, coordinate patient care, and ensure safety and satisfaction.

Job title

Registered Nurse ICU

Experience level

1+ years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Vail, Colorado, United States; remote work not allowed

Salary

$0k–$0k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

license in Colorado or compact stateBLSACLSPALS or ENPC

Preferred skills

CCRN

Specializations

critical careICUnursing
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Vail, CO 81657, USA

On-site City