Registered Nurse

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Accrued vacation and sick pay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery is seeking a dedicated full-time Registered Nurse for our Crisis team in Aurora, Colorado. This role involves providing critical care within a 24-hour Crisis Stabilization Unit, focusing on compassionate treatment for individuals in substance use and mental health crises.

The position offers flexible scheduling, competitive pay ranging from $40.22 to $48.42 per hour, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plan, and generous holiday coverage.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with experience in psychiatric nursing.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado.
• Ability to administer medications and injections.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical care for patients in crisis.
• Document patient conditions and reactions in EMR.
• Administer treatments and medications as necessary.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing experience

De-escalation skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

EMR software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to join our Crisis team. The Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) is a 24-hour, 25-bed facility providing intensive behavioral health crisis intervention for up to five days. Our multidisciplinary team includes Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners, RNs, LPNs, Medical Assistants, Therapists, Case Managers, Milieu Counselors, and Peer Support Specialists. The position offers generous shift differentials and comprehensive benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for dedicated nursing professionals. The Registered Nurse will deliver exceptional clinical care for individuals experiencing mental health and substance use crises, with a focus on person-centered, compassionate treatment. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, collaborative, and experienced in psychiatric nursing, with excellent de-escalation skills, sound clinical judgment, and an active RN license in good standing, along with current BLS certification.

Create Your Ideal Schedule – Flexibility That Works for You

At our 24/7 care facility, we understand that life doesn’t always fit into a rigid schedule. That’s why we offer self-scheduling for our nursing team—giving you the freedom to choose shifts that best suit your lifestyle while ensuring consistent, high-quality care for our clients.

Shift Options Include

NOC Shift: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM

Scheduling Expectations

• This position is fully onsite/in-person
• Full-Time Nurses: Choose 3 (three) 12-hour shifts per week (0.9 FTE)
• Weekend Coverage: Minimum of 2 weekend shifts per month
• Holiday Coverage: Participate in a minimum of 2–4 holiday shifts per year
  
  

We believe in empowering our nurses with flexibility while maintaining a collaborative and supportive team environment. Whether you're balancing family, school, or personal commitments, our scheduling model is designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

Salary for this role. The starting wage is based on licensure and company equity. Paid bi-weekly.

• $40.22 - $48.42 hourly
  
  

Shift Differential Pay. The Day weekend shift differential is paid from 7am to 3pm on Saturdays and Sundays only; the Swing shift differential is paid from 3pm to 11pm; and the Overnight shift differential is paid from 11pm to 7am.

• Day Weekend (Sat, Sun): $2.50/hour
• Overnight Weekday (Monday–Thursday): $4.25/hour
• Overnight Weekend (Friday, Saturday & Sunday): $6.25/hour
• Swing Weekday (Mon–Thurs): $2.75/hour
• Swing Weekend (Fri, Sat, Sun): $4.25/hour
  
  

Bilingual Language Differential Pay. Employees who successfully pass a language assessment are eligible to receive bilingual differential pay. This differential is provided as a fixed amount of $2,700 per calendar year, paid on a bi‑weekly basis across 26 pay periods, and prorated based on hire date and full‑time equivalency (FTE). Eligibility and payment are subject to the language requirements of the position and the employee’s demonstrated proficiency in the language.

Essential Functions

• Support the medical and clinical functions of the medical team (completing all medical orders and communicating vital patient care information to the physician/prescriber).
• Screen potential clients for admission and adhere to admission criteria. This may include testing for COVID-19.
• Complete nursing assessments of clients upon admission.
• Document clear and concise notes regarding patients’ condition, reaction to medication, and treatments in EMR.
• Perform nursing interventions within the scope of practice, congruent with licensing.
• Contribute to the development of the treatment planning process as it relates to medical needs and concerns.
• Provide educational support surrounding medications and self-administration.
• Provide coordination and support to program staff and clients.
• Observe, identify, and monitor the condition of the patient, including changes in symptoms, and relates same to appropriate members of the treatment team.
• Administer injections and medications.
• Provide medical case management and other clinical interventions, as appropriate.
• Act as liaison to outside agencies and providers to ensure continuity of care for patients.
• Provide assistance in crisis intervention, as needed.
• Complete required education and training in a timely manner.
• Provide information to credentialing, payroll, etc. in a timely manner.
• Attend meetings and training as needed.
• Maintain professional licensing as required by applicable state laws.
• Other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Associate's in Nursing required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Preferred: one year of relevant clinical experience.
• Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Colorado or a compact/multi-state RN license with Colorado as the home state or with the ability to practice in Colorado.
• Preferred: Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) experience.
• Ability to administer medications and injections.
• Demonstrated ability in nursing assessment, including evaluation and interpretation of medical and behavioral health information.
• Knowledge and familiarity with nursing care management concepts and psychotropic medications.
• Advanced written and oral communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, efficient time management with multitasking ability.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and collaborate with other internal and external teams.
• Ability to learn and operate various software programs, including Word, Excel, and web-based systems.
  
  

Required Vaccination And TB Test.

At AMHR, the health and safety of our clients and staff are our top priorities. As part of this commitment, all employees are required to receive an annual influenza (flu) shot and present a negative TB test result before their first day of work. Proof of both the flu shot and a negative TB test must be provided on your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions can be requested if necessary.

Benefits

• Health insurance: Kaiser
• Dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (dependent care & health care)
• Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability coverage*
• 403(b) retirement plan which provides 100% vesting immediately, and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employment
• Accrued Vacation pay up to 12 days and accrued Sick Pay up to 12 days per year, plus 10 Paid Company Holidays, and 2 floating holidays (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Short term disability*
• Eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more
  
  

Our Mission, Vision and Core Values.

Mission: Deeply rooted in our diverse community, we deliver state-of-the-art care and meaningful outcomes that impact emotional well-being and addiction recovery.

Vision: To foster hope and healing through compassionate, quality care.

Core Values: Passionate caring; Rising to the challenge; Honoring and respecting all persons; Believing in resilience; Putting clients and community first; Commitment to collaboration and teamwork

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery and its subsidiaries (AMHR) are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form or context including harassment or exclusion.