New Graduate RN (Denver Metro March 2027)

Children's Hospital Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403b match

Wellness program

Professional development

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado invites new graduate RNs to join the Nurse Residency Program in Denver, designed to support your transition into professional pediatric practice.

You will work in a hospital ranked among the top pediatric centers, with structured training, precepted clinical experiences, and a focus on evidence-based care. The program emphasizes teamwork, patient-centered learning, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from NLNAC/CCNE-accredited nursing program.
• Cohort start within 12 months of graduation unless exempt.
• MEPN may substitute for a BSN.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based, developmentally appropriate nursing care.
• Operate within Professional Practice Model with preceptors and clinical resources.
• Coordinate education and care across the interdisciplinary team.

Education

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Job description

A Front Row Seat to Innovation

Position Purpose - The New Graduate Nurse Residency Program at Children's Hospital Colorado is your entry point into a meaningful career at a top-ranked pediatric hospital. We provide innovative training that exposes new graduate RNs to the future of children's healthcare. Our mission is to provide evidence-based support and education for pediatric nurses in their first year of transition to professional practice. We give graduates the tools, resources, and support to develop as confident, competent, skilled pediatric nurses and interprofessional team members.

Hourly Rate

$36.92 per hour, differentials added when applicable.

Eligible Incentives

Relocation benefit available for those permanently moving from 100 miles or greater.

Hours per week

36 - 40, eligible for benefits.

Shift

Rotating Days/Nights. This position requires weekend and holiday shifts. Varies per unit.

Start Date

March 1st, 2027

The hiring units for the March 2027 Denver Metro cohort include:

• Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU)
• Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (CPCU)
• Level 6 - Surgical
• Level 7- CCBD
• Level 8 - Medical
• Level 9 - Pulmonary
• Level 10 - Inpatient Rehabilitation
• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• North Campus Emergency Dept.
• Operating Room
• Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• Pediatric Mental Health - Inpatient
• South Campus Emergency Dept.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Must have graduated from a National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited nursing program.

Experience

Candidates must have graduated from an accredited BSN nursing program within the past 12 months of a cohort start date unless an exemption is obtained per process.

Equivalency

A Master's Entry to Practice Nursing (MEPN) may substitute for a BSN

Licensure

Current Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license or RN license from multistate compact.

Certification(s)

BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association with at least 6 months left before expiration is required upon hire.

Job Highlights

• Utilizes and documents the nursing process to provide developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive, evidence-based care. Identifies changes in patient outcomes in the provision of care.
• Care is guided by the Professional Practice Model in conjunction with preceptor and other clinical resources.
• Elicits patient values, preferences and expressed needs as part of implementation of care plan, evaluation of care and assessment of patient/family learning needs. Initiates and coordinates individualized care and education for patients/families across the continuum using an interdisciplinary approach.

Teamwork & Collaboration

• Demonstrates awareness of own limitations and contributions to effective team functioning.
• Functions competently within own scope of practice as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Identifies differences in communication style preferences among patients, families and members of the interdisciplinary team.

Evidence Based Practice

• Identifies key concepts of research and evidence-based practice.
• Participates in structuring the work environment to facilitate integration of new evidence into standards of practice.
• Critically appraises studies and clinical practice guidelines for validity, importance and applicability to practice.
• Recognizes the standard of care provided by the applicable professional organization and /or association.

Quality Improvement

• Describes and utilizes outcome data at the patient level to make care decisions.
• Seeks information about the quality improvement process.
• Incorporates quality initiatives into daily practice.

Safety

• Applies information about safety initiatives.
• Locates and utilizes policies, procedures and guidelines to guide safe practice.
• Demonstrates use of technology and standards of practice to reduce risk of harm.

Informatics

• Identifies information and technology to assess patient outcomes to aid in communication, decision making, error prevention, and care coordination.
• Navigates and documents in the EMR to support patient care.

Leadership

Agents of change within the organization, involved in committees, professional development and supports organizational goals, as well as active participants in the community. Nurses support organizational goals, advance the nursing profession, and enhance professional development by extending their influence to professional and community groups.

Total Rewards and Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

medical, dental, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 403b employer match (retirement savings), robust wellness program, and professional development resources to help you advance your career.

Total Rewards package

Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Loan Repayment

Children's Hospital Colorado is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Here, it's different

At Children's Hospital Colorado, we know our stories are never ours and ours alone. It takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That is why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through our doors. It is an ending we can only write together. Come write your story with us!

Children's Hospital Colorado provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Please note: If you require a reasonable accommodation to assist you with the recruitment process, reach out to [e-mail].

Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. We've been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the best of the best pediatric hospitals with #1 rankings in Colorado and the region by U.S. News & World Report. A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child.