Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Grand River Health Main Campus; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay range

Shift differentials

Benefits package

Outdoor recreation perks

Job summary

Grand River Health Main Campus, located in Rifle, Colorado, is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Emergency Department. The RN will provide compassionate, professional care in a Level IV ED, triaging patients and collaborating with physicians to develop care plans for a wide variety of cases in a rural health setting.

The role requires an accredited nursing degree, active Colorado RN license, BLS within 3 months, and ACLS/PALS or ENPC/TNCC within 6 months, with ED experience preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Triages patients and determines priority of care based on multiple needs.
• Record histories, perform diagnostics, administer meds, and create care plans.
• Assist physicians during examinations and procedures, operate medical equipment.
• Observe progress and update attending physician as needed.
• Support health maintenance and illness prevention in community.
• Perform various tasks as assigned.

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing

Active Colorado RN license

BLS within 3 months

ACLS/PALS or ENPC and TNCC within 6 months

1 year ED nursing experience preferred

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
FT
3/12s

What Youll Do

The Registered Nurse works at our main hospital campus, reporting directly to the Emergency Department Director. In this role, youll 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 Were 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

Our total rewards package includes

• 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: Medical, dental, vision, PTO from day one, extended illness time, 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 candidates 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 a 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.