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Short Stay Observation Unit (SOU) Registered Nurse (RN), Full-Time Nights

Community Hospital·Grand Junction, Colorado

$33 - $38/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs
·Posted 25 days ago
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About the role

The RN is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans while monitoring and communicating patient conditions. They collaborate across disciplines to coordinate transfers, discharges, and provide essential patient and family education.

Registered Nurse Position Highlights

  • Job
  • Type: Full-Time
  • Location: Community Hospital/Short Stay Observation Unit
  • Shift: Nights
  • Position: Open until July 20, 2026

Responsibilities

  • Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.
  • Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
  • Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
  • Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
  • Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel. May precept student nurses and new hires.
  • Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in nursing (or its equivalent).
  • Current unrestricted licensure in the State of Colorado as a Registered Nurse.
  • Minimum Experience: One (1) year of related experience.
  • BLS Healthcare Provider (upon hire)
  • PALS and ACLS within 6 months of hire

Compensation

$33.00 - $37.95 per hour, depending on education and experience.

$30,000 Bonus (for RN's with 2 or more years of experience, paid out over 3 years)

Discretionary bonuses, relocation expenses, merit increase, market adjustments, recognition bonuses, and other forms of discretionary compensation may be available.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Free Parking
  • Paid time off
  • Education assistance
  • 403(b) with employer matching
  • Wellness Program
  • Additional benefits based on employment status

Additional Information

  • Relocation: Must relocate to Grand Junction, CO 81505 before starting work.
  • Work Location: In-person/onsite

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Community Hospital recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, Community Hospital is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual’s race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. Community Hospital does not discriminate against any “qualified applicant with a disability” as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$33 - $38/hr
Location
Grand Junction, Colorado
Posted
Jul 3, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Community Hospital

About Community Hospital Community Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado, is a full-service, acute-care hospital licensed for 60 beds. As part of the Colorado West Healthcare System, we offer full outpatient diagnostic services and inpatient care for the Western Slope region of...

Salary listed on 44 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size501-1,000 employees
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Colorado nursing roles like this often draw steady demand from home health and hospice settings, where employers look for RNs who can work independently and manage patient care in the field. These positions are competitive because a current Colorado RN license, prior nursing experience, reliable transportation, and familiarity with HCHB can all strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license, driving documents, and home health or hospice experience before applying.

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