Clinical RN I & II, Med/Surg

Gunnison Valley Health; Gunnison (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lifestyle Spending Account

Retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Gunnison Valley Health in Gunnison, CO is seeking an experienced Med/Surg RN to provide compassionate and high‑quality care. You will monitor vitals, assist with procedures, document thoroughly and support patients and families.

Three 12‑hour shifts per week; Full Time. Compensation ranges from $33.00 to $51.00 per hour DOE, with opportunities to advance via Clinical Ladder, plus tuition reimbursement and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors or Associates Degree in Nursing (RN) from an accredited school. BLS, ACLS and PALS.
• RN I - Entry level designed for new graduates or nurses with minimal experience.
• RN II - A proficient nurse with established foundational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments of inpatients, monitor their health and identify potential risks or complications.
• Document all required information in a timely, thorough and accurate manner.
• Coordinate, order and meet multiple patient needs and requests by managing workflow and utilizing team resources.
• Deliver quality care in an organized manner within the scope of practice.

Education

Bachelor's or Associate Degree in Nursing (RN)

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Description

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Med/Surg RN:

Share your talents in providing compassionate and high quality care to patients of Gunnison Valley Health. Monitor vital signs, assist with medical procedures and offer emotional support. We need your expertise to keep our community healthy and thriving!

Where you’ll live:

Some define happiness by their job title and salary, while others pursue quality of life. Our community combines the best of both worlds by fostering a growing outdoor industry business hub in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. The Gunnison Valley, which includes the towns of Gunnison and Crested Butte, is a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and adventurers. We are deeply connected with our surrounding environment, neighbors and growing community. This is the kind of place where hard work is rewarded, whether that means a day on the mountain or at the office.

Here at Gunnison Valley Health, your good work will be rewarded. In addition to a competitive salary, a generous and affordable medical/dental/vision plan, and an employer matched retirement plan whose match increases with years of service, there are other great perks including:

• Up to $250 in your first year toward your unique Lifestyle Spending Account, matched retirement starting on day 1, and a dependent care matching plan
• A culture that values continuing education, backed up by a robust tuition reimbursement plan
• Paid time off benefits with an accrual rate of 10.77% in your first year of employment and increasing with years of service
• Access to mental health, financial health and wellness as well as life coaching with our Employee Assistance Program
• Free nutrition consultations, and discounted fitness membership at Western Colorado University Fieldhouse
• No traffic, and a scenic commute to the office

Requirements:

To be seriously considered for this role, you’ll need to have:

• Education: Bachelors or Associates Degree in Nursing (RN) from an accredited school. BLS, ACLS and PALS
• Experience:
  • RN I - Entry level designed for new graduates or nurses with minimal experience.
  • RN II - A proficient nurse with established foundational skills.

We are committed to improving the health of our community by delivering exceptional care and services. As part of the team in the Med/Surg Department you will:

• Conduct thorough assessments of inpatients, monitor their health and identify any potential risks or complications.
• Document all required information in a timely, thorough and accurate manner
• Coordinate, order and meet multiple patient needs and requests by managing workflow and utlilizing team resources
• Deliver quality care in an organized manner within the scope of practice

Shift - Three 12-hour shifts/week

Status - Full Time

Compensation: $33.00 - $51.00/hour DOE (evening, night and weekend shift differential pay) In addition to the base salary, Nurses have the opportunity to increase their compensation through participation in our Clinical Ladder Program. This program recognizes and rewards engagement in organizational initiatives, professional development, leadership activities, and contributions to quality and patient safety efforts. Advancement on the Clinical Ladder is an opportunity to grow both professionally and financially.

There is no deadline to apply for this position; we are accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a finalist is selected.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Gunnison Valley Health provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Benefits Eligibility

Medical, dental, vision, health care FSA, dependent care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period in a Full Time or Part Time position are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire.

Full Time staff are automatically enrolled in 401A plan as of date of hire.

Life and AD&D insurance: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.

Short-term and long-term disability: All active employees working 60 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.

Occasionally - Walking, sitting, feeling, crouching/squatting, stooping, kneeling, stairs, lifting/lowering (0-50 lbs), carrying (0-50 lbs), pushing/pulling (0-50 lbs)

Frequently – Standing, change position, reaching, reach across midline, handling, pinching

Continuously – See with corrective eyewear, hear clearly with assistance

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

RN

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