Perioperative RN Patient Navigator
Aspen, CO
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

PACU RN – Patient Navigator (Travel Nurse) in Aspen, CO. 13-week travel contract; RN license required; perioperative or med-surg/orthopedic experience preferred. Join our healthcare team and guide surgery patients through their perioperative journey in beautiful Aspen (81611).

This office-based travel nurse role leverages PACU and perioperative nursing expertise to coordinate care, perform pre-anesthesia testing, and ensure an excellent patient experience. Ideal for a Perioperative RN, PACU Registered Nurse, or Travel RN with outpatient orthopedic or medical-surgical background.

Job Details – Travel Nurse / PACU RN

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,370 – $2,500 (Travel Nurse pay)
• Location: Aspen, CO 81611 (Aspen healthcare jobs / Colorado travel nurse jobs)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 20, 2026 – July 20, 2026)
• Shift: 10-hour days (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri) — Office-based Patient Navigator role (no bedside PACU care)
• Hours per Week: 40
• Employment Type: Travel Contract RN / Travel Nurse position
• Setting: Office-based perioperative/patient navigation (pre-op testing, care coordination)

Qualifications & Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
• Unrestricted RN license in Colorado (or ability to obtain prior to start date) — Registered Nurse licensure required for travel RN roles
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – may be obtained upon hire
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• At least 3 years of inpatient or outpatient orthopedic nursing and/or medical-surgical experience; perioperative or PACU background strongly preferred
• Must be healthy enough to safely function in a high-altitude environment (Aspen is ~8,000 ft elevation)
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record preferred (EPIC experience is a plus for this clinical support role)
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred — enhances patient communication and care coordination
• Travelers are responsible for securing their own housing; consider nearby towns such as Basalt, Carbondale, or Glenwood Springs

Key Responsibilities – Patient Navigator / PACU RN

• Serve as the Patient Navigator for surgical patients, coordinating the perioperative diagnostic and treatment process
• Perform pre-anesthesia testing (PAT) and pre-op assessments to ensure patient readiness for surgery
• Provide patient education, discharge planning support, and clear perioperative instructions
• Establish positive, respectful relationships with patients and families to facilitate a high-quality patient experience
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, perioperative teams, and interdisciplinary staff to ensure seamless care coordination
• Document assessments and care plans in the EHR (EPIC preferred)

Why This Travel Nurse Opportunity

• Gain perioperative and patient navigation experience in a unique office-based PACU RN role
• Work in Aspen, CO — access to outdoor recreation, a strong community, and mountain living
• Competitive weekly pay for travel nurses and a defined 13-week travel contract

Apply now for this PACU Registered Nurse Patient Navigator travel assignment in Aspen, Colorado. Join our healthcare team today and make an impact on surgical patient outcomes and experience. For questions or to submit your resume, apply through this posting or contact our recruitment team.

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