Registered Nurse - CSU; NOC)

Job Details

Job Location:

Potomac Pavilion: 1290 S. Potomac St, Aurora, CO 80012 - Aurora, CO 80012

Position Type: 0.9 FTE (36hrs/wk, benefited)

Education Level: ADN
- Associate Degree in Nursing

Salary Range: $42.70 - $54.66 Hourly

Job Shift: Fully In-Person/On-Site

Job Category:
Nursing

The Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) is a 24-hour, 16-bed facility providing intensive behavioral health crisis intervention for up to five days. Our multidisciplinary team includes Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners, RNs, LPNs, Medical Assistants, Therapists, Case Managers, Milieu Counselors, and Peer Support Specialists.

The position offers a generous sign‑on bonus, shift differentials, and comprehensive benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for dedicated nursing professionals.

The Registered Nurse will deliver exceptional clinical care for individuals experiencing mental health and substance use crises, with a focus on person‑centered, compassionate treatment. The ideal candidate is self‑motivated, collaborative, and experienced in psychiatric nursing, with excellent de‑escalation skills, sound clinical judgment, and an active RN license in good standing, along with current BLS certification.

At our 24/7 care facility, we understand that life doesn’t always fit into a rigid schedule.

That’s why we offer self‑scheduling for our nursing team—giving you the freedom to choose shifts that best suit your lifestyle while ensuring consistent, high‑quality care for our clients.

• Day Shift: 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM, varying days, some weekends required
• NOC Shift: 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM, varying days, some weekends required

• This position is fully onsite/in‑person
• Full‑Time Nurses:
  Choose 3 (three) 12‑hour shifts per week (0.9 FTE)
• Weekend Coverage:
  Minimum of 2 weekend shifts per month
• Holiday Coverage:
  Participate in a minimum of 2–4 holiday shifts per year

The starting wage is based on licensure and company equity. Paid bi‑weekly.

• $42.7 - $54.66 hourly

The Day weekend shift differential is paid from 7 am to 3 pm on Saturdays and Sundays only; the Swing shift differential is paid from 3 pm to 11 pm; and the Overnight shift differential is paid from 11 pm - 7 am.

• Day Weekend (Sat, Sun): $2.50
• Overnight Weekday (Monday
  - Thursday): $4.25/hour
• Overnight Weekend (Friday, Saturday & Sunday): $6.25/hour
• Swing Weekday (Mon-Thurs): $2.75/hour
• Swing Weekend (Fri, Sat, Sun): $4.25/hour

Employees who successfully pass a language assessment are eligible to receive bilingual differential pay. This differential is provided as a fixed amount of $3,000 per calendar year, paid on a bi‑weekly basis across 26 pay periods, and prorated based on hire date and full‑time equivalency (FTE). Eligibility and payment are subject to the language requirements of the position and the employee’s demonstrated proficiency in the language.

• Support the medical and clinical functions of the medical team (completing all medical orders and communicating vital patient care information to the physician/prescriber).
• Screen potential clients for admission and adhere to admission criteria. This may include testing for COVID-19.
• Complete nursing assessments of clients upon admission.
• Document clear and concise notes regarding patients’ condition, reaction to medication, and treatments in EMR.
• Perform nursing interventions within the scope of practice, congruent with licensing.
• Contribute to the development of the treatment planning process as it relates to medical needs and concerns.
• Provide educational support surrounding medications and self‑administration.
• Provide coordination and support to program staff and clients.
• Observe, identify, and monitor the condition of the patient, including changes in symptoms, and relates same to appropriate members of the treatment team.
• Administer injections and medications.
• Provide medical case management and other clinical…