About This Role
This full-time staff role at the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains offers a rare chance for Registered Nurses to practice high-touch, patient-centered care in a community-owned hospital. Operating within the Patient Care Unit, you will manage a diverse Med/Surg caseload, collaborating across disciplines to triage and treat patients through all life stages. You can expect to cross-train in various departments, ensuring your clinical skills remain sharp and adaptable. While the facility values seasoned expertise, they are uniquely supportive of new graduates eager to launch their careers in a rural acute care setting. This position is a perfect fit for an RN who prioritizes an outdoor-centric lifestyle and professional growth without the congestion of a major metropolitan area. Compensation ranges from $33.00 to $51.15 per hour, supplemented by shift differentials and a Clinical Ladder program for further financial advancement. Most notably, the benefits package includes comprehensive loan repayment assistance and a lifestyle spending account, providing significant financial relief while you enjoy a world-class environment for mountain biking, skiing, and hiking.
$20–$32/hr
School / Hospital
Nights · Days
Active nursing license or certification
$33.00 - $51.15/hour DOE (evening, night and weekend shift
Minimum 1 year acute care experience required. Licenses/Certification: RN licen…
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Benefits & Bonuses
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Hiring Process
- Apply — Submit your application online
- Review — A recruiter reviews your qualifications
- Background check — Standard employment and license verification
- Start your assignment — Begin your nursing role
Requirements
Active nursing license or CNA certification.
Open to new graduates and entry-level nurses.
BLS required. Paid orientation and mentorship typically provided.
Ability to stand for long shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, and assist with patient transfers.
Frequently asked questions
Can I apply as a new grad nurse?
Yes. Many hospitals offer new graduate nurse residency programs lasting 6–12 months with paid mentorship, structured rotations, and BLS/ACLS training.
What license do I need?
An active RN, LPN, or CNA license/certification in the state of practice. New grads can apply once their license is issued.
Will I get paid training?
Most entry-level nursing roles include paid orientation, hands-on preceptorship, and continuing-education support.
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Love Where You Work! Registered Nurse – Patient Care Unit ** Will accept new grad RN's! 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. Where you’ll live: 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.
Benefits
Here at Gunnison Valley Health, your good work will be rewarded. In addition to a competitive salary, a generous and affordable medical/dental/vision plan, and a matching 401(a) there are other great perks including: Loan repayment! Great benefits including matched retirement, dependent care match, and lifestyle spending account! Work/Life balance in an outdoor enthusiast’s mecca No traffic, and a scenic commute to the office Requirements: To be seriously considered for this role, you’ll need to have:
- 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. Responsibilities: As the Patient Care Unit Registered Nurse at Gunnison Valley Health, you will assess and care for patients by collaborating with all members of the health care team. You will assess and triage individuals who present for help with their own health issues. You will cross train and float to other areas of nursing as required. You’ll utilize your unique skills and ideas by:
- Participating in process improvement and consistently offering solution based input. Providing patient and family centered care. Continuing to attain knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practices. Benefits Eligibility Medical, dental, vision, health care FSA, and dependent care FSA: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of active service. PRN staff are not initially eligible for benefits, and GVH follows all Affordable Health Care Act Eligibility guidelines.
Compensation: $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 - Reach across midline, crouching/squatting, stooping, stairs, carrying (0-20 lbs) Frequently - Standing, walking, sitting, change of position, reaching, handling, pinching, lifting (0-20 lbs), pushing/pulling (20 -50 lbs) Continuously - Must be able to see with corrective eyewear, must be able to hear clearly with assistance Benefits Eligibility: Medical, dental, vision, healthcare FSA, dependent care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period in a Full Time or a Part Time position are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire. Life and AD&D insurance: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date. Short term and long term disability: All active employees working 60 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.