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Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Dept. Nights

Denver Health

Denver, COFull-time$36–57.77/hrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$36–57.77/hr
Location
Denver, CO
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

RN-Registered Nurse LicenseBLS CertificationACLS CertificationPALS Certification Within 6 MonthsTNCC Within 1 YearAssociate's degree

Job overview

Denver Health is recruiting a Registered Nurse for its Emergency Department, a 57-bed, high-acuity unit providing adult emergency and trauma care. Under general supervision, the nurse provides care guided by professional nursing standards, critical thinking, and evidence-based practices, collaborating with the healthcare team to support patient safety and quality outcomes. The position works nights and is listed as regular at 0.9 FTE.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Professional Nursing PracticePatient AssessmentMedical EquipmentEmergency ResponseGuideline ApplicationCommunicationMicrosoft Office SuiteEPIC Documentation

Qualifications

Associate's DegreeRN-Registered Nurse LicenseBLS CertificationACLS CertificationPALS Certification Within 6 MonthsTNCC Within 1 YearOne Year Direct Patient Care Experience

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Dept. Nights to join our team! We're with you for life's journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn't just something we believe in-it's something we live every day, for life's journey. Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency Department Emergency Department Emergency Department is a fast-paced, high acuity unit providing high-quality adult emergency care. Denver Health Emergency Department is one of the nation's leading Level I Trauma Centers, with one of the highest survival rates in the country for the most severe injuries. Our facility provides high-quality medical and trauma care where nurses will find their skill set is continually growing. Our ED consists of 57 beds, nurse-to-patient ratio is1:3-4, accommodating for critical patients. Additional support staff include emergency medical technicians (EMT), phlebotomists, EKG technicians, in-person interpreters and social workers. Job SummaryUnder general supervision, adheres to the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of professional nursing and performance, and the ANA Code of Ethics to provide care to all healthcare consumers. Applies critical thinking, evidence-based practices and competence to collaborate with the health care team to promote excellence in healthcare consumer safety and quality outcomes. Utilizes the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice. "Jean Watson, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, Founder / Director, Watson Caring Science Institute."Essential Functions: - Assess the needs of individuals, families and/or communities to identify potential health or safety problems (15%) - Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records (10%) - Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patient's condition and vital signs (10%) - Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patient's responses and conditions (10%) - Develop and modify patient care plans as indicated by patient's responses and conditions (10%) - Prepare patients for, and assist with examinations and treatments (10%) - Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care (5%) - Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity (5%) - Direct and supervise less skilled nursing/health care personnel (5%) - Instruct individuals and families on health education and disease prevention and after care (5%) - Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent or disabled patients (5%) - Medication administration, documentation and reassessment (5%) - Promote positive patient experience (5%) Education: - Associate's Degree Required Work Experience: - One year experience in a direct patient care setting preferred Licenses: - RN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required - BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required - ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association Required - PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association Required within 6 months - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)Within 1 year of hire Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Adherence to Standards of Professional Nursing Practice/ Process / Performance [ANA Standards addendum- signed] and accrediting body standards. - Ensures all duties, responsibilities and competencies are conducted in a manner that is effective and appropriate to patients/clients to who care/service is being provided. - Demonstrates knowledge and applicability of the principles of growth and development over the life span, as well as demonstrating the ability to assess data reflecting the patient's status and interpreting appropriate cultural information of the patient(s) to whom care/ services s being delivered/provided. - Employee has completed and met their clinical competency standards - Ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care. - Skilled in maintaining effective working relationship with patients, employees, and the public. - Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations - Ability to interpret adapt and apply guidelines and procedures - Ability to communicate clearly. - Microsoft Office Suite required. - EPIC documentation preferred. Shift Nights (United States of America) Work Type Regular (0.9 FTE) Salary $36.00 - $57.77 / hr Benefits At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future - with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development - while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you're joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you. Here is a small list of our benefit programs: - Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays - 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks - Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5% - Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance. - Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center - Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation) - Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more - Tuition reimbursement & assistance - Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways - Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance - Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program - National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer - Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays - 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks - Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5% - Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance. - Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center - Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation) - Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more - Tuition reimbursement & assistance - Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways - Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance - Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program - National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer About Denver Health Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain

How this job compares

Set against the 58,872 open Registered Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$36–57.77/hr
  • Colorado median$36–58/hr1,731 hourly ranges
  • US median$38–54/hr24,677 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $46.89/hr, is close to the Colorado median midpoint ($47/hr) — in the middle half of Registered Nurse hourly ranges in Colorado.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 2,532 open Registered Nurse jobs in Colorado and 58,872 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Colorado
Experience
Registered Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (28,674 postings).
Education
This posting asks for an associate degree; 16,157 of the 58,872 open Registered Nurse jobs (27%) ask for an associate degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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