Emergency Department (ED) Registered Nurse (RN), Charge, Full-Time Nights

Community Hospital•Grand Junction, CO

1d•$39 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department Registered Nurse serves as a charge nurse, providing leadership and supervision while delivering and coordinating patient care. The role includes assigning staff according to patient acuity and competency, mentoring nursing staff, managing shift operations, and maintaining regulatory and policy compliance. The position is full-time, night shift, and performed onsite in Grand Junction, Colorado. The employee must relocate to Grand Junction before starting work. The nurse conducts assessments, develops and adjusts individualized care plans with physicians and the care team, performs and oversees clinical procedures and interventions, educates patients and families, and coordinates communication and care across the healthcare team and shifts. Unit-specific responsibilities may also apply. The anticipated compensation is $39.00–$44.85 per hour, depending on qualifications and other applicable factors. A $20,000 bonus is offered to RNs with at least two years of experience. Other discretionary compensation may be available but is not guaranteed. The position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current RN licensure in the state of practice.
Minimum of 2–3 years of clinical nursing experience.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications.

Nice To Haves

Additional unit-dependent certifications, such as PALS or TNCC.

Responsibilities

Assign nursing staff based on patient acuity and staff competency.
Provide direct supervision, mentorship, and guidance to nursing staff.
Conduct thorough patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
Adjust treatment based on evolving patient conditions in collaboration with physicians and the care team.
Perform and oversee clinical tasks such as administering medications, wound care, and starting IVs.
Manage complex or high-acuity cases and ensure timely, accurate care delivery.
Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, and recovery plans.
Coordinate communication and care among healthcare team members, patients, and families, including across shifts.
Manage daily shift operations, including staffing adjustments, patient flow, and resource allocation.
Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations, accreditation standards, and hospital policies.
Perform additional unit-specific duties as applicable.