Registered Nurse (RN) - Classroom Instructor

Pima Medical Institute Current Openings • Aurora, CO

3d • $40 - $47 • Onsite

About The Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Full-Time Nursing Instructor Location: Aurora, CO | Campus: On-Site Type: Full-Time (40 Hours Per Week) Compensation: $40.00 – $46.89 per hour Are you a seasoned RN ready for a career designed for balance? Pima Medical Institute is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join our Practical Nursing Program faculty in a Full-Time capacity. Trade unpredictable 12-hour shifts and mandated overtime for a stable, highly compensated academic career. Leverage your clinical expertise to mentor the next generation of nurses in a role that offers a consistent Monday–Friday schedule and professional fulfillment. The Full-Time Advantage As a full-time faculty member, you are the backbone of our program, engaging with students across all learning modalities: Didactic (Theory): Lead classroom instruction on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.). Clinical/Lab: Lead hands-on skills in our high-fidelity simulation labs or supervise clinical rotations on Thursday and Friday. Student Success: Use your dedicated hours for academic advising, curriculum development, and NCLEX-readiness coaching.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s in Nursing (MSN) OR a BSN with current, active enrollment in an MSN program (commitment to completion is required).
• Licensure: Current, active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Colorado.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of practical experience providing direct patient care.
• Skills: Strong communication and the ability to simplify complex clinical concepts for students.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in teaching, precepting, or high-fidelity simulation.

Responsibilities

• Instructional Excellence: Prepare and deliver engaging lectures based on our approved nursing curriculum.
• Simulation Leadership: Facilitate dynamic, high-fidelity simulation lab activities; we provide full training on our state-of-the-art simulation equipment.
• Clinical Mentorship: Supervise, evaluate, and mentor students in real-world healthcare settings, ensuring high standards of patient safety and professional behavior.
• Academic Advising: Support student progression through regular check-ins and performance reviews.
• Program Development: Participate in faculty meetings and contribute to continuous program quality improvement and CNEA accreditation standards.

Benefits

• Hourly Pay: $40.00 – $46.89 per hour (Starting wage is significantly above the market average).
• Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)— become a partial owner of the company!
• Retirement: 401(k) Plan with a 10% Employer Match .
• Health: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Balance: Fixed Monday–Friday schedule with paid holidays and generous PTO.
• Growth: Full, paid instructor training and tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees