Gunnison Valley Health·Gunnison County, Colorado
Utilize the nursing process to collect data and perform interventions while ensuring accurate and timely documentation. Coordinate patient orders and maintain healthcare practices compliant with Joint Commission and HIPAA requirements.
Clinical RN I & II: 150 top places to work in healthcare|2025 Becker's Hospital Review
Share your talents in providing compassionate, high quality patient care in a specialty clinic setting, ensuring the well-being and comfort of patients while supporting the clinic's mission and goals. We need your expertise to keep our community healthy and thriving!
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 of Science in Nursing is preferred.
Experience: RN I - New grad, or no acute care experience within 2 years. RN II - Acute care experience within the last 2 years, training and experience in the area assigned.
Licenses/Certification: Current Colorado Registered Nurse License (or compact state RN license). BLS, ACLS, PALS.
Why Gunnison Valley Health?
Unmatched Lifestyle – Live where others vacation. Enjoy year-round outdoor recreation including skiing, hiking, biking, and fishing in the stunning Rocky Mountains.
Mission-Driven Organization – Join a health system deeply committed to improving the health and well-being of its community.
Collaborative Culture – Work alongside engaged physicians and leaders who value teamwork, innovation, and shared accountability.
Impact Opportunity – Shape the future of rural healthcare delivery and make a meaningful, lasting difference.
Work Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts/week
7am - 7pm or 7pm - 7am
$33.00 - $51.15/hour DOE (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.
Physical Requirements: Occasionally (1-33%) Reach across midline, crouching/squatting, stooping, stairs, carrying 0-20 lbs
Frequently (34-66%) Standing, walking, sitting, change position, reaching, handling, pinching, lifting 0-20 lbs, pushing/pulling 20-50 lbs
Continuously (37-100%) Must be able to see with corrective eyewear, must be able to hear clearly with assitance
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Gunnison Valley Health provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
There is no deadline to apply for this position; we are accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a finalist is selected.
Benefits: Eligibility
Medical, dental, vision, health care FSA, dependent care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period in a Full Time or Part Time position are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire.
Full Time staff are automatically enrolled in 401A plan as of date of hire.
All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.
All active employees working 60 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.
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.