Registered Nurse RN Per Diem

Ernest Health, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Ernest Health, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse for per diem shifts in Denver, Colorado. The role involves delivering high‑quality nursing care on an assigned unit, performing assessments, and supporting patient transitions in a rehabilitation setting.

Key qualifications include RN licensure, CPR certification, and BSN preferred; ACLS is a plus. This position offers day and night opportunities in a leading rehabilitation hospital within the Ernest Health network.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Registered Nursing program is required.
• Current state license as a Registered Nurse is required.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• ACLS certification is preferred in LTACH and Texas hospitals.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients within the assigned unit.
• Perform patient assessments, planning, interventions, and evaluations to prevent complications and promote recovery.
• Integrate the hospital's mission and guiding principles into daily practice.

Skills

RN program

RN license

CPR Certification

ACLS Certification (preferred)

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse - Per Diem - Denver, Colorado

**Day and night positions available.

Join our world‑class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!

At Central Park Rehabilitation Hospital we strive to attract, retain, develop, and empower our employees, supporting them in their professional growth with career advancement opportunities and a path to success within our organization.

Central Park Rehabilitation Hospital of Denver (Denver, CO) is a 40‑bed, state‑of‑the‑art inpatient rehabilitation facility located in the Denver metropolitan area. The hospital specializes in comprehensive, interdisciplinary care for patients recovering from stroke, neurological conditions, orthopedic injuries, and other complex medical needs requiring intensive therapy. With advanced rehabilitation technology and a patient‑centered care model, the facility partners closely with acute care hospitals to support safe transitions and optimal recovery outcomes. The Denver location offers convenient access to high‑quality healthcare services in a thriving urban setting known for its active lifestyle and strong healthcare network.

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Successful completion of accredited Registered Nursing program required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree preferred.
• Current state license as a Registered Nurse required.
• Current CPR Certification required.
• One (1) year recent experience preferred. Acute care setting preferred.
• ACLS certification preferred in LTACH and Texas hospitals.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of and adherence to current nursing theory and practice, infection control, and wound care standards of practice.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards to ensure adherence to all standards set forth by state and accrediting agencies of TJC and CMS.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures, and utilizes proper policies, procedures, and guidelines in caring for patients.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients within assigned unit. The role is also responsible for patient assessments, planning, supervising, interventions, and evaluations designed to prevent complications of physical disability, restore optimal functioning, and help the patient adapt to an altered life style. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

Posted Total Compensation

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It’s not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

Minimum Salary: USD $45.00/Hr.

Maximum Salary: USD $54.00/Hr.