Gunnison Valley Health·Gunnison County, Colorado
The RN is responsible for assessing, triaging, and documenting care plans for patients in a fast-paced emergency environment. They collaborate with the healthcare team to implement treatment plans and may float to other nursing areas as needed.
Love Where You Work! Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Gunnison Valley Health is the sole community-owned health system for Gunnison County and surrounding areas.
We are not just a hospital, but a fully integrated health system providing services for all stages of life; from a newly renovated Family Birth Center to a 52,000 square foot, state of the art Senior Care Center and everything in between.
We are a leading health source for our community.
We are looking for the right person to join our small and highly qualified team of Registered Nurses (RN’s).
We need YOU to journey with us as we provide exceptional care to our patients.
Some define happiness by their job title and salary, while others pursue quality of life.
Our community combines the best of both worlds by fostering a growing outdoor industry business hub in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains.
The Gunnison Valley, which includes the towns of Gunnison and Crested Butte, is a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and adventurers.
We are deeply connected with our surrounding environment, neighbors and growing community.
This is the kind of place where hard work is rewarded, whether that means a day on the mountain or at the office.
Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Experience: Minimum 1 year acute care experience required.
Licenses/Certification: RN license current in the state of Colorado or compact state. Current BLS certification, ACLS and PALS maintenance expected.
$33.00 - $45.04/hour DOE (PRN, evening, night and weekend shift differential pay) In addition to the base salary, Nurses have the opportunity to increase their compensation through participation in our Clinical Ladder Program. This program recognizes and rewards engagement in organizational initiatives, professional development, leadership activities, and contributions to quality and patient safety efforts. Advancement on the Clinical Ladder is an opportunity to grow both professionally and financially.
Occasionally - Walking, sitting, feeling, crouching/squatting, stooping, kneeling, stairs, lifting/lowering (0-50 lbs), carrying (0-50 lbs), pushing/pulling (0-50 lbs) Frequently – Standing, change position, reaching, reach across midline, handling, pinching Continuously – See with corrective eyewear, hear clearly with assistance
Shift - 12 Hour, night shift & day shift requirements Schedule - Varies Status - PRN
There is no deadline to apply for this position; we are accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a finalist is selected.
Market context
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.
