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Registered Nurse (RN) PACU - Recovery

Valley View
Glenwood, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 9/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/2/2026

We're looking for RNs to join our PACU TEAM! 

Recovery room nurse or post-operative nurse is responsible for the care and monitoring of patients after surgery.

  1. Plans and coordinates the delivery of quality nursing care for clients utilizing the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice.
  2. Provides leadership by working cooperatively with other clinical personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing practice.
  3. Supports the philosophy and goals of the individual clinical area.
  4. Supports the shared governance vision and nursing obligations of membership which guide the practice of all nurses at Valley View Hospital.

 Requirements:

  • Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program
  • State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). 
  • Two years RN experience required.
  • PACU or Critical Care experience is strongly preferred.
  • BLS and ACLS through the American Heart Association with cards in-hand before start date.
  • PALS through the American Heart Association within six months. 

    We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

    SCHEDULE:

    • 32 hours/week.  Working 2-10's and 1-12-hour shift with rotating weeknight and weekend call.

    SALARY RANGE:

    • $37.50 to $56.23/hour (BSN)
    • $36.76 to $54.06/hour (ADN)
    • Evening, Night and Weekend Differentials.
    • Entry salary dependent upon education, skill set, and experience.

    BENEFITS

    • Medical, Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
    • Employer paid basic life coverage with buy-up coverage options
    • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care and dependent care.
    • Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), Paid Sick/Bereavement Leave under Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), leaves of absence.
    • Tuition Assistance Available
    • Retirement Plan 401(a)
    • Retirement Plan 403(b) plans with employer matching contributions.
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Employee discount on Valley View Medical Services
    • Employee voluntary benefits such as Discounted RFTA bus passes, discounted gym memberships, Corporate Ski passes, free car seat for new Valley View babies born or adopted by Valley View employee(s)
    • Free Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes, based on availability.

    Loan Repayment:

    Valley View is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!

    APPLICATION SUBMISSION END DATE

    This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

    Nursing at Valley View

    Nurses are the backbone of Valley View, combining compassionate care with clinical expertise.

    Nursing at Valley View Hospital has a history of excellence in providing a compassionate, patient-centered experience. We recently received Pathway to Excellence Designation.

    We are looking for nurses that combine compassionate care with clinical expertise. Learn more about nursing at Valley View, including nurse champions, living in the Roaring Fork Valley, and the programs that make nursing at Valley View a fulfilling and rewarding career, by clicking on the following link:  https://www.vvh.org/nursing/.

     

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