Clinical RN I & II Emergency Department

Gunnison Valley Health•Gunnison, CO

About The Position

Gunnison Valley Health is hiring Clinical RN I and II nurses for its Emergency Department to provide compassionate, high-quality care to patients. The role involves assessing patients, monitoring their health, identifying potential risks or complications, documenting care accurately and promptly, and coordinating patient needs by managing workflow and using team resources. Nurses work within their scope of practice and may support medical procedures and provide emotional support. RN I is an entry-level position designed for new graduates or nurses with minimal experience. RN II is for a proficient nurse with established foundational skills. The position is full-time and scheduled for three 12-hour shifts per week. Evening, night, and weekend shift differentials are available. Compensation is $33.00–$51.00 per hour, depending on experience. Nurses may also increase compensation through a Clinical Ladder Program that recognizes organizational engagement, professional development, leadership, and contributions to quality and patient safety. Gunnison Valley Health describes the Gunnison Valley and surrounding Colorado Rocky Mountain communities as a growing outdoor-industry business hub with an active community of entrepreneurs and adventurers. The employer offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement contributions, education support, paid time off, and other wellness and lifestyle benefits. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until a finalist is selected.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or associate degree in nursing (RN) from an accredited school.
BLS certification.
ACLS certification.
TNCC certification.
NRP certification.
PALS certification.
Current Colorado State license or Compact license.
For RN I: entry-level; intended for new graduates or nurses with minimal experience.
For RN II: established foundational nursing skills and proficiency.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough assessments of inpatients.
Monitor patients’ health and identify potential risks or complications.
Document required information in a timely, thorough, and accurate manner.
Coordinate, order, and meet multiple patient needs and requests by managing workflow and using team resources.
Deliver quality care in an organized manner within the scope of practice.
Monitor vital signs, assist with medical procedures, and offer emotional support.

Benefits

Competitive salary, with evening, night, and weekend shift differential pay.
Medical, dental, and vision plan.
Employer-matched retirement plan, with the match increasing with years of service and matching starting on day one.
Up to $250 in the first year toward a Lifestyle Spending Account.
Dependent care matching plan.
Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education.
Paid time off, accruing at 10.77% in the first year and increasing with years of service.
Employee Assistance Program with mental health, financial health, wellness, and life coaching.
Free nutrition consultations.
Discounted fitness membership at Western Colorado University Fieldhouse.
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Life and AD&D insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Clinical Ladder Program offering opportunities to increase compensation through professional development, leadership, organizational engagement, and quality and patient safety contributions.