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Registered Nurse - (Acute), Fulltime 6pm-630am, $34.29-$51.42, Sign on Bonus - Shift Diff $3.00-$5.00

CompanySpanish Peaks Regional Health Center
LocationWalsenburg
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 10, 2026
About The Company
Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center has proudly served Huerfano County since 1963, evolving into a trusted healthcare provider dedicated to improving the lives we touch. Our current facility, established in 1993 alongside the Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center, continues to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to residents, veterans, and visitors alike. As we enter our third decade at this location, our commitment to excellence remains unwavering. We offer a comprehensive range of services designed to meet the diverse and evolving needs of our community, including: Critical Access Hospital (20 Beds) Emergency & Trauma Services Ambulance Services Cardiopulmonary Services Diagnostic Imaging & Mammography Laboratory Services Surgical Services (including Da Vinci Xi Robotic-Assisted Surgery) Rehabilitation Services (PT, OT, Speech Therapy, Wound Care) Retail Pharmacy – The Pharmacy at Spanish Peaks Swing Bed Services Clinics (Family, Specialty, Women’s and Outreach) Mobile Clinic Veterans Community Living Center (90 Beds) Our campus also includes a dialysis center operated by Fresenius Medical Care. At Spanish Peaks, we are honored to be a cornerstone of health and wellness in Southern Colorado, continually striving to provide accessible, innovative, and patient-centered care. At Spanish Peaks, we are honored to be a cornerstone of health and wellness in Southern Colorado, continually striving to provide accessible, innovative, and patient-centered care.
About the Role

Description

As an RN Staff Nurse, you will be responsible for the organization, coordination, and evaluation of direct nursing care for assigned patients. You will play a key role in promoting a safe, therapeutic, and patient-focused environment while supporting our mission, vision, and values. Are you a dedicated Registered Nurse who thrives in a dynamic acute care environment? Do you have a passion for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care? If so, we invite you to join the team at SPRHC as an RN Staff Nurse in our Extended Care Unit / Acute Med-Surg floor.

At SPRHC, we are committed to excellence, compassion, and integrity. Our nurses are at the heart of everything we do.


Pay Range: $34.29-$51.42 per hour based on experience and qualifications (eligible for shift differentials).


Shift Differentials:

Weekday Nights - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - 7:00 pm - 7:00 am - $3.00 per hour

Weekend Days - Saturday, Sunday - 7:00 am - 7:00 pm - $3.50 per hour

Weekend Nights - Friday, Saturday, Sunday - 7:00 pm - 7:00 am - $5.00 per hour


Sign-on Bonus: $3,000


As an RN Staff Nurse, you will be responsible for the organization, coordination, and evaluation of direct nursing care for assigned patients. You will play a key role in promoting a safe, therapeutic, and patient-focused environment while supporting our mission, vision, and values.


Essential Job Function:

  • Supervise, assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care
  • Administer medications and monitor patients for reactions or side effects
  • Conduct daily patient visits to assess physical and emotional status
  • Perform routine skin assessments and wound documentation
  • Maintain accurate, detailed documentation in the electronic medical record
  • Review and transcribe physician orders as needed
  • Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences
  • Coordinate discharge planning and provide patient/family education
  • Advocate for patients and assist in resolving care-related concerns
  • Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA and patient confidentiality standards
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and assigned committees
  • Review incident reports and implement acute temporary care plans
  • Support resolution of patient nutritional concerns
  • Complete required continuing education and in-service training

Requirements

Minimum Required Education/Experience: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited learning institution. Minimum of three years work experience in direct nursing care is preferred.


Pre-Employment Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge, skill and understanding of nurse role in a critical care facility.

• Knowledge of gerontology, rehabilitative or psychiatric nursing.

• Ability to operate general office equipment including computer software applications (e-mail, surveillance equipment/cameras, scheduling software, accessing required documents).

• Demonstrated ability to recognize and respond to opportunities for improvement through continual learning, changes in approach based on situation and professional practice behavior.

• Knowledge of care-based practices (creating care plans, leading team meetings).

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public, other agencies, employees and administration.

Note: An acceptable combination of education, training and experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted.

Necessary Special Requirements: Must obtain annual flu vaccination and any job-specific immunizations. Required to complete Tuberculosis testing/screening.

Licenses or Certificates: Valid state license as an RN. Current Basic Life Support/CPR certification.

Unusual Demands: Work is subject to recurring and inflexible deadlines and frequent interruptions.


Benefits:

All Employees are eligible for:

· Employee Assistance Program

· 403B retirement fund options (employer match after one year of employment)


Full and part-time positions are eligible for:

· Medical including telehealth options

· Dental and vision benefits

· Basic Life Insurance and AD&D (employer paid)

· Supplemental Life/AD&D

· Paid Time Off

· Short-term disability, Cancer Protection Assurance Accidental, Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity Insurance

· Cafeteria Meal Discount

· Tour of Duty (Paid temporary housing for those who qualify)


If you’re considering joining our team this position will be open for a minimum of 5 days or until filled.

Key Skills
Nursing CarePatient AssessmentMedication AdministrationWound DocumentationElectronic Medical RecordDischarge PlanningPatient EducationCare PlanningHIPAA ComplianceQuality ImprovementCritical CareGerontologyRehabilitative NursingPsychiatric NursingBasic Life SupportCPR
Categories
Healthcare
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program403B Retirement FundMedical InsuranceTelehealth OptionsDental InsuranceVision InsuranceBasic Life InsuranceAccidental Death And Dismemberment InsuranceSupplemental Life InsurancePaid Time OffShort-term DisabilityCancer Protection AssuranceAccidental InsuranceCritical Care InsuranceHospital Indemnity InsuranceCafeteria Meal DiscountPaid Temporary Housing
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse is responsible for organizing, coordinating, and evaluating direct nursing care for patients in an acute care setting. Key duties include administering medications, maintaining accurate medical records, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to support patient health and safety.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$34 - $51
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
176
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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