Registered Nurse - FT (ECU)

Registered Nurse (RN) - FT

Haxtun Hospital District is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Extended Care Unit (ECU) to provide compassionate, high-quality care for residents in a long-term care setting. This role includes assessment, medication administration, care planning, and coordination with the healthcare team to support resident safety, comfort, and quality of life. The ideal candidate is patient-focused, team-oriented, and committed to delivering consistent care in a rural extended care environment.

Starting Pay Range: $38.00/hr - $49.40/hr , depending on experience

• Position Status: Full-time, non-exempt
• Shift: Nights
• Shift Differentials: Nights = +10% of base wage (after 6pm), Weekends = +15% of base wage

Application Deadline: July 16, 2026.  Applications will close sooner if a qualified candidate is identified.

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive patient care using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate outcomes across a range of patient needs. Responsibilities include completing admissions and ongoing assessments, administering medications and treatments, delivering patient and family education, and coordinating care with the healthcare team to ensure safe transitions and continuity of care. The RN monitors patient progress, responds to changes in condition, and provides emergency care when needed while maintaining compliance with clinical standards and protocols. This role requires strong clinical judgment, effective communication, accurate documentation, and a consistent focus on patient safety, quality care, and compassionate service

.Qualifications:

• Minimum Qualifications:

• BSN from four-year college or university or ADN program with minimum of one (1) year related experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Current Colorado RN License
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Benefits at Haxtun Health:

We value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Health Insurance: Haxtun Health covers 100% of employee only premiums for all health insurance plans. We also contribute a portion of the premiums for additional plan selections, including spouse, children, or family plans as applicable.
• Dental and Vision Insurance: (optional) Haxtun Health pays 50% of the premiums, including spouse, children, or family, as applicable.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrued at approximately 17 days for the first year of employment for hourly employees and 22 days for the first year of employment for salaried employees. PTO accrual increases as your length of service increases. This includes holidays.
• Sick Leave: Up to 48 hours per year.
• Retirement Plan: Up to a 3% employer match, which increases with your length of service. New employees are automatically enrolled at a 1% contribution rate (can be opted out). Employees must complete 5 years of employment to be 100% vested.
• Employee Health Payment Match: Haxtun Health matches employee payments up to $1,000 per year per family for services received at Haxtun Health’s hospital or clinics.
• Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI): Haxtun Health participates in the CO FAMLI program, which is a social insurance program that provides up to 12 weeks of paid leave for qualifying life events.
• Term Life Insurance: 1 x annual salary term life provided by HHD, no employee premium ($200,000 Max.). Additional voluntary life insurance coverage for the employee and family is an option which can be purchased by the employee.
• Other Benefits Include: Employee Assistance Program, Employee Purchasing Program, MASA Medical Transport Services (Air & Ambulance Supplemental), College Invest (529 College Savings Plan), accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, and supplemental plans (accident, critical illness, hospitalization).

Join our team and help us continue to provide compassionate and high-quality care to our community!

About Haxtun Health:

Located on the beautiful plains of northeast Colorado, Haxtun Health is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital and Primary Care Clinics, including long-term care, rehabilitation, and specialty care. Our mission is to promote optimum wellness through compassionate and high-quality care. Employing nearly 150 people, Haxtun Health is one of the largest employers in the community. We recently opened our new 100,000 square foot facility that houses our Family Practice Clinic, Wellness and Rehabilitation, and Retail Pharmacy. Haxtun Health proudly serves Haxtun, CO, and surrounding communities. Learn more about Haxtun – a small town with a big heart – by visiting https://welcometohaxtun.com/about/.