Registered Nurse RN

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

Compassionate Care | Collaborative Practice | Neuro & Rehab Specialty Nursing

Location: 3425 S Clarkson St, Englewood, CO 80113

Shift: Nights; 1830-1700 (6:30 pm - 7:00 am MST); Full-time opportunity for 3 days/week, 12-hour shifts (.9 FTE, 72 hours per pay period)

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

Application Deadline: There is no formal application deadline; we accept applications on an ongoing basis for this position.

POSITION SUMMARY

Join Our Specialized Neuro-Rehabilitation Teams!

Join our specialized neuro-rehabilitation units, 4 West and 2 East, 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.

4 West: Advanced Spinal Cord Injury Care (SCI) (26 Beds)

• 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).

2 East: Dual Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) & Brain Injury (BI) Specialties (19 Beds)

• Primary Population: Care for spinal cord injury patients alongside a consistent population of brain injury (BI) patients.
• Dynamic Environment: Serve as a vital overflow unit addressing exceptionally high regional brain injury referrals.
• Expanded Skill Set: Develop a unique, dual-specialty clinical toolkit by mastering both complex SCI protocols and specialized brain injury cognitive and physical rehabilitation strategies.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

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

• Minimum of 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

KEY 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

BENEFITS (Benefit Eligible Positions)

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 EyeMed. 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 emergency? We have Employee Assistance Programs and an Employee Emergency Assistance Fund. At Craig, we believe in offering best-in-class benefits and prioritize benefits to support you.


JOIN CRAIG HOSPITAL

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.

Why Build Your Career With 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.

Ready to support life-changing recovery? Apply now and be part of something extraordinary. Join Craig Hospital!