RN Nights

Full Time , 12-Hour Nights ,  (6:30 PM- 7 AM MST)

Registered Nurse (RN) - Spinal Cord Injury and Brain Injury Patients

Location:

3425 S Clarkson St, Englewood, CO 80113

Shift: Nights;(6:30 pm- 7:00 amMST);
Full-time opportunity for3 days/week, 12-hour shifts(.9 FTE, 72 hours per pay period)

Compensation: $36.93/ hour - $53.18/hour; plus applicable shift differentials for evenings and weekends

Final date to receive applications:
There is no formal Final date to receive applications; weaccept applications on an ongoing basis until the positions are filled.

Join our specialized neuro-rehabilitation units (SCI and TBI) where you will make a profound impact on the lives of patients recovering from complex spinal cord and brain injuries. As a vital member of our team, you will care for patients with paraplegia, tetraplegia, traumatic brain injuries, and other complex neurological conditions in an environment dedicated to restoring hope and independence.

• Primary Population:
  Focus heavily on traumatic spinal cord injuries, including paraplegia and tetraplegia.
• Diverse Diagnoses:
  Manage a small census of spinal cord disorders like Guillain-Barré syndrome, West Nile virus, and transverse myelitis.
• High-Acuity
  
  Skills:
  
  Gain expert experience in complex wound care, autonomic regulation, neurogenic bowel and bladder management, and advanced respiratory care (ventilators and tracheostomies).

• Primary Population:
  This includes patients with traumatic injury such as closed (blunt force or acceleration-deceleration) injuries and penetrating injuries (such as bullets), as well as individuals who have experienced stroke or lack of oxygen to the brain (anoxic injury).

• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA); required
• ACLS and relevant specialty certification (CNRN or CRRN); preferred

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; required
• BSN required within 18 months of hire (CCNE or NLNAC-accredited program); preferred

• 1+ year of RN experience preferred
• Experience in neuroscience, acute med-surg, or rehabilitation; strongly desired

• Excellent assessment and critical thinking skills
• Effective communicator and team collaborator
• Knowledge of infection control, patient safety, and trauma-informed care
• Organized, self-motivated, and skilled in time management
• Comfortable using EMRs and basic computer systems

• Deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care aligned with Craig's standards and the ANA Code of Ethics
• Perform comprehensive assessments and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
• Educate patients and families on care plans, goals, and long-term self-management techniques
• Coordinate care with team members across disciplines, ensuring smooth transitions and continuity
• Safely administer medications and monitor for efficacy and adverse effects
• Document all assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and in a timely manner
• Apply principles of infection prevention and patient safety to every interaction
• Supervise and delegate to unlicensed staff and students as appropriate
• Support orientation of new staff and participate in precepting when assigned
• Actively participate in Shared Governance, quality improvement initiatives, and professional development activities
• Contribute to a supportive, respectful, and team-oriented unit culture

At Craig Hospital, we offer a wide range of outstanding benefits that allow our employees to tailor a benefits package that meets their individual needs. Planning a family or looking forward to retirement, we have options. Our medical insurance is a self-funded plan administered by Allegiance Benefit Plans with a CIGNA network of providers offering two different comprehensive plans. We offer dental insurance through Delta Dental, and vision insurance through Eye Med .

Craig offers Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts . Craig also provides, and pays for both Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance plans for every benefit-eligible employee. We offer generous time-off benefits to allow you to enjoy your time away from work too! Additionally, we have a 403b Retirement Plan with a generous matching contribution through Empower Retirement that you are eligible for upon hire.

Want to go back to school? We have Tuition Assistance. Unexpected…