Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Grand River Health; Rifle (CO); On-site; USD 4,028,102 - 6,364,512; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day one

Flexible spending account

Retirement plan with match

Gym access

Ski passes

Pet insurance

Job summary

Grand River Health in Rifle, Colorado is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department. The role reports to the ED Director and provides professional, compassionate care in a Level IV ED with a wide variety of cases.

You will triage, document histories, administer medications, and collaborate with physicians and staff. Colorado RN licensure and BLS/ACLS/PALS/ENPC/TNCC compliance within required timelines are required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing.
• Active Colorado RN license.
• AHA BLS within 3 months of employment and maintained.
• ACLS/PALS/ENPC/TNCC certifications within 6 months of employment and maintained.
• One year ED nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients and determine priority of care based on physical, psychological, and social needs.
• Record histories, perform tests, administer medications, and develop care plans with the team.
• Assist physicians during exams and procedures, operate and monitor equipment.
• Observe progress and document in the medical record; update physicians as needed.
• Support health maintenance and illness management; perform additional assigned tasks.

Skills

Triage

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing

Tools

Medical equipment operation

EKG monitoring

Job description

Registered Nurse Emergency Department Grand River Health | Rifle, CO

At Grand River, we are more than a hospital – we are neighbors taking care of neighbors proudly serving residents of Western Colorado and beyond. Our supportive culture is built on respect, friendliness, and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care.

Shift Info: PT – nights

What You’ll Do

The Registered Nurse works at our main hospital campus, reporting directly to the Emergency Department Director. In this role, you’ll provide professional, compassionate care to patients in a Level IV emergency department. As a rural health facility, our ED sees a wide variety of cases—some routine, some unexpected—offering an opportunity to use strong critical thinking and broad clinical skills while caring for patients and families in our community.

• Triages each patient and determines priority of care based on physical, psychological, and social needs.
• Records patient histories, performs various diagnostic tests, administers medications, and develops patient care plans in conjunction with other medical professionals.
• Assists physicians during examinations and emergency procedures, operating and monitoring medical equipment as necessary.
• Observes patients’ progress, records observations in patient medical record, and updates attending physician directly when necessary.
• The RN assists in the maintenance of health and the prevention or management of illness, injury and disability.
• Performs a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned.

Who We’re Looking For

• Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing.
• Active license in the State of Colorado as an RN.
• Must have an American Heart Association BLS card within 3 months of initial employment and maintain current status throughout GRHD employment.
• American Heart Association ACLS, PALS or ENPC and TNCC certifications are required within 6 months of initial employment and must be maintained throughout GRHD employment.
• One year of professional nursing experience in an emergency department setting preferred.

What We Offer

• Pay Range: $29.42-$46.20/hour (based on experience)
• Shift Differentials: $2–$4/hour for nights and weekends, and other incentive pay available.
• Comprehensive Benefits: PTO from day one, flexible spending account, extended illness time, optional retirement plan with match, and more.
• Perks: Payroll deductions for hot springs, gyms, ski passes, pet insurance, access to outdoor recreation, and more!

Compensation may vary outside this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.

Position is open until filled unless posted otherwise.

Why Join Grand River Health

As a special taxing district, we are accountable to our community, allowing us to prioritize exceptional patient-centered care over financial bottom lines. Our main hospital campus is located in picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long‑term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere of caring and friendly community has been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.

OUR MISSION

To improve the health and well‑being of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION

To be our communities’ first choice in quality healthcare.