RN/Registered Nurse Weekend - DAY SHIFT - Emergency Nursing

Registered Nurse RN(Nights) Brain Injury Unit

Compassionate Care | Collaborative Practice | Neuro & Rehab Specialty Nursing

Shift: Nights;Full-time opportunity for 3 days/week, 2 weekend shifts every other week required

12-hour shifts(.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.

Join our specialized neuro-rehabilitation units, 3West and 3East, 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.

High-Acuity Skills: Gain expert experience in complex wound care, autonomic regulation, neurogenic bowel and bladder management, and advanced respiratory care (ventilators and tracheostomies).

3 East: Brain Injury (BI) Specialties (17 Beds)

Primary Population: Care for brain injury patients alongside a consistent population of spinal cord injury (SCI) patients.

Serve as a vital overflow unit addressing exceptionally high regional spinal cord 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.

Current Colorado RN license

Graduate of an accredited nursing program required

Minimum of 1 year of RN experience preferred

Experience in neuroscience, acute med-surg, or rehabilitation strongly desired

Knowledge of infection control, patient safety, and trauma-informed care

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

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

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 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. Additionally, we have a 403b Retirement Plan with a generous matching contribution through Empower Retirement that you are eligible for upon hire. Unexpected emergency? We have Employee Assistance Programs and an Employee Emergency Assistance Fund. 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.

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.

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