Animas Surgical Hospital
Specialty hospital in Durango, CO
- Hiring nights
- New grads welcome on 1 role
From 3 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 28, 2026Sources
The short version
You would be walking into a physician-owned surgical hospital in Durango that opened in 2004 and now runs three campuses: the Rivergate hospital, the Escalante surgery center with two ORs and a procedure room, and urgent care on Camino del Rio.
Employer research, Jul 28, 2026
You can start through their New Graduate Nurse Residency, run with the Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence, on flexible full-time shifts.
For new gradsSources
Posted RN pay runs from $34.14 up to $54.00 an hour across the residency, PCU, and OR Circulator roles, before overtime or bonuses.
For experienced nursesSources
You work in a small physician-owned surgical hospital that states a low patient-to-nurse ratio, with OR Circulator roles at the Escalante surgical center and inpatient PCU posts on the books.
For experienced nurses
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 1 of 3 roles welcomes new grads, and there is a nurse residency
Nursing here
- Nurse residency
New Graduate Nurse Residency
Animas Surgical Hospital · employer research
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- Preceptors and orientation
Clinical rotations with Pueblo Community College; high school internships via Business Education Connection; partnership with Southwest Colorado AHEC
Animas Surgical Hospital · employer research
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As of 2023Source: animassurgical.com- Tuition support
Tuition reimbursement listed on OR Circulator job benefits; multi-year $150k BSN scholarship endowment for one La Plata County high-school graduate/year at Fort Lewis College
Animas Surgical Hospital · employer research
Sources
As of 2023Source: animassurgical.com- Scheduling
Full-time overnight PCU RN posted; OR Circulator day shift +1; PRN/part-time OR and PCU options; flexible full-time shifts noted for residency
Animas Surgical Hospital · employer research
Sources
As of 2025Source: talents.vaia.com
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) matching, PTO, HSA, and tuition reimbursement listed on RN job ads.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$34.14-$54.00/hr
RN / New Graduate Nurse Residency and OR Circulator posted range; excludes overtime and bonuses
As of 2025
- Hourly pay
RN upper end of posted hourly range (New Grad Residency, PCU PRN, OR Circulator)
As of 2025
Sources
- Annual pay
$63,000-$72,000/year
Estimated annual for New Graduate Nurse Residency
As of 2025
Sources
- Annual pay
$64,600-$112,000/year
Estimated annual for RN OR Circulator
As of 2025
Sources
- Sign-on bonus
$1,000 sign-on bonus for CST, Sterile Processing Technician, and RN
As of 2025
Sources
Units hiring now
- Patient care unitNights 11 open
- Stepdown1 open
- Telemetry1 open
Patient Care Unit (Inpatient/PCU)
FT overnight PCU RN and PRN PCU RN postings; reports to Director, Inpatient Services / Patient Care Unit.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: talents.vaia.comOperating Room / Surgical Center
OR Circulator RN role at Animas Surgical Center; reports to Director, Animas Surgical Center at Escalante.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: talents.vaia.comHospital-wide staffing
allnurses CMS-derived data: RN per bed 4.33, Grade A; 52 RNs, 2 LPN/LVN; daily census 3.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: allnurses.comHospital-wide
Employer states low patient-to-nurse ratio, near-zero infection rate, nationally recognized patient satisfaction.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: animassurgical.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Overall Glassdoor rating mixed-low
- About 8 reviews average 3.0; 57% would recommend; work/life rated higher than culture and career growth.
Sources
- Durango-location reviews weaker
- Four Durango-tagged reviews average 2.9 with only 34% recommending to a friend.
Sources
As of 2025Source: glassdoor.com- RN-specific Glassdoor rating low
- Single Registered Nurse review scores 2.0 with no recommend-to-friend data yet.
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As of 2025Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- CEO approval high on Glassdoor
- Reviewers show 100% CEO approval for Joe Theine despite middling overall scores.
Sources
- Patient nurse-communication excellence
- HCAHPS-style patient data show nurse communication 5/5, 91% likely to recommend, strong respect and listening scores.
Sources
- Local healthcare job market
- Durango residents note healthcare as a solid local profession with Mercy and Animas as options.
Sources
As of 2020Source: reddit.com
The hard parts
Glassdoor sits around 3.0 from about eight reviews (57% would recommend), Durango-tagged reviews average 2.9 with only 34% recommending, and the single RN review scores 2.0.
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
- Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?
Living in Durango, CO
Anchored by two hospitals with 12-to-13-minute commutes, Durango pairs regional care with rugged mountain living. Step off your shift onto the Animas River Trail or meet colleagues along Main Avenue at Steamworks. Housing in Crestview or Needham is tight and inventory is competitive, but 300 miles of trails and skiing at Purgatory Resort sit right outside.
Browse roles in Durango- State price level · Colorado
- 3% above the national average
- State index 103.1 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,636/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $78,602/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Animas Surgical Hospital hire new grads?
1 of 3 roles welcomes new grads. Its nurse residency: New Graduate Nurse Residency.
Which units are hiring?
Patient care unit (1), stepdown (1) and telemetry (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Animas Surgical Hospital, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Animas Surgical Hospital
New Graduate Nurse Residency
$34–$54/hr
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Residency program
Sources
- allnurses.com/hospitals/colorado/durango/animas-surgical-hospital-llc-r744
Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2025
- animassurgical.com
Employer website
- animassurgical.com/new-nurse-residency
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2025
- animassurgical.com/new-bsn-nursing-scholarship
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2025
- animassurgical.com/animas-surgical-hospital-grows-to-meet-community-needs
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2025
- facebook.com/Anmed/posts/anmed-health-is-currently-hiring-for-staff-registered-nurses-and-surgical-techno/10157691924625666
Nursing here · as of 2025
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Animas-Surgical-Hospital-EI_IE655787.11,35.htm
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2025
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Animas-Surgical-Hospital-Reviews-E655787.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2025
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Animas-Surgical-Hospital-Durango-Reviews-EI_IE655787.0,24_IL.25,32_IC1148210.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2025
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Animas-Surgical-Hospital-Registered-Nurse-Reviews-EI_IE655787.0,24_KO25,41.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2025
- reddit.com/r/Durango/comments/eol3rp/hello_to_my_new_home
What nurses say · as of 2020
- talents.vaia.com/companies/animas-surgical-hospital/new-graduate-nurse-residency-18216046
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2025 · 2026-07-28
- talents.vaia.com/companies/animas-surgical-hospital/registered-nurse-or-circulator-surgical-center-30967232
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2025 · 2026-07-28
- womenschoiceaward.com/emergency-timeliness/durango/animas-surgical-hospital
What nurses say · as of 2025
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