RN Nights

Location: 3425 S Clarkson St, Englewood, CO 80113

Shift: Nights; 1830-0700 (6:30 pm - 7:00 am MST); Full-time, 3 days/week, 12-hour shifts (.9 FTE, 72 hours per pay period)

About the Role

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.

Advanced Spinal Cord Injury Care (SCI)

• 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).

Traumatic Brain Injury Care (TBI)

• Primary Population: 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).

Requirements

• Licensure & Certification:
  • Current Colorado RN license; required
  • BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA); required
  • ACLS and relevant specialty certification (CNRN or CRRN); preferred
• Education:
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program; required
  • BSN required within 18 months of hire (CCNE or NLNAC-accredited program); preferred
• Experience:
  • 1+ year of RN experience preferred
  • Experience in neuroscience, acute med-surg, or rehabilitation; strongly desired

Skills & Strengths

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Pay

$36.93/hour – $53.18/hour; plus applicable shift differentials for evenings and weekends

Benefits

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.

• Medical Insurance: Self-funded plan administered by Allegiance Benefit Plans with a CIGNA network of providers offering two different comprehensive plans
• Dental Insurance: Through Delta Dental
• Vision Insurance: Through EyeMed
• Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Disability Insurance: Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance plans provided and paid for by Craig for every benefit-eligible employee
• Time-Off Benefits: Generous time-off benefits to allow you to enjoy your time away from work
• Retirement Plan: 403b Retirement Plan with a generous matching contribution through Empower Retirement (eligible upon hire)
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Programs and Employee Emergency Assistance Fund

Why Join Us?

• Unmatched Clinical Growth: Master advanced neurological and respiratory interventions.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with specialized therapists to restore patient independence.
• Diverse Pathways: Choose the unit environment that best fits your career goals.

Nationally recognized for our excellence in spinal cord and brain injury rehabilitation, Craig Hospital is more than a care facility—it’s a tight-knit community of healthcare professionals committed to transforming lives. Our nurses play a critical role in that transformation, combining technical skill with human compassion in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting.