
Registered Nurse
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Registered Nurse Qualifications
This job is open to Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners able to practice in the State of Colorado (state or Compact State license). Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis throughout the year due to the seasonality of this position.

Job Benefits
- $100-$150/day for part-time
- $5,000-$6,000 depending on experience for full-time and length of the season
- Well-equipped health care facilities with treatment room, bathrooms, isolation room, sick room, and nurse’s private quarters
- Housing is provided for both part and full-time staff members, with utilities, WiFi and laundry included
- 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked

Job Responsibilities
- Be part of the High Trails Outdoor Education Center Medical Team
- Provide first aid care and MESH support for students and staff
- Oversee the administration of medications to students and staff
- Coordinate visits to a physician/ER or assessment by our PA when needed
- Monitor health and cleanliness standards in the health center
- Organize paper work and maintain online digital documentation plus filing
- Communicate and work closely with the outdoor education directors and various staff as part of the Sanborn Medical Team
- Oversee the health and wellness of students and staff
- Maintain clear, helpful and professional communications with parents and directors
- Join and assist staff with activities, work projects, and other tasks as necessary
The town of Florissant is located 10 minutes from our facilities. The closest town of size is Woodland Park, which is a 30-minute drive east on Highway 24. Several grocery stores, restaurants, health food stores, Walgreens, Wal-Mart, and a movie theater are located there.
Many of our nurses drive to High Trails or are dropped off by friends or family. We are happy to pick you up from the airport or bus station, however.
The nurse(s) for High Trails live in private rooms in the health center.
Yes! Eating well is very important for everyone at HTOEC. Meals are served three times a day, and snacks are always available in the Lodge. Staff members also have additional access to the kitchen for storing some personal food and for late night snacking. There are no cooks scheduled on the weekends, but staff will still have access to the kitchen to make their own meals. Outdoor Ed staff often take turns cooking dinner for each other on Sunday nights as a fun community activity.
Yes! Nurses are paid a daily rate on a monthly basis.
Yes! The typical work week is Monday to Friday afternoon with occasional required weekend work. However, you will have most weekends off from Friday around 4:00 to Sunday Night Dinner.
Nurses and other staff have time off together and often take advantage of all that Colorado has to offer including a weekend of camping to climb a 14er, a trip to the hot springs, rock climbing, relaxing around camp, going to a concert at Red Rocks, or a Rockies baseball game.