From 5 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 28, 2026Sources
The short version
You would be the RN on a skilled nursing unit at Boulder Post Acute on Mesa Drive, running med passes and treatments and often guiding CNAs through the shift.
Employer research, Jul 28, 2026
The building sits at 2121 Mesa Dr in Boulder, where a staff CNA has mentioned a beautiful view and citywide commute times average under 16 minutes.
If you are moving hereSources
CMS staffing figures here land near 3.30 total nurse hours per resident day, with about 0.34 RN hours and a 3-star staffing rating.
For experienced nursesSources
Who it fits
Best fit
- Per diem nurses: all 5 roles are per diem
Nursing here
- Career development
Continuous training and growth opportunities listed in RN posting
Boulder Post Acute · employer research
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As of 2026- Scheduling
PRN 8- and 12-hour shifts: 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, 10pm-6am, 6am-6pm, 6pm-6am
Boulder Post Acute · employer research
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As of 2026
Benefits
FT postings list healthcare with vision and dental, 401k match, PTO, and sick leave; PRN benefits may differ.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
RN rate range $40-$50/hr; PRN 8- and 12-hour shifts
As of 2026
The units
Skilled Nursing
RN provides nursing services in a skilled nursing unit/facility; may supervise CNAs, med passes, treatments.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSkilled Nursing
CMS total nurse HPRD ~3.30; RN HPRD ~0.34; CNA HPRD ~2.05; staffing star 3.0.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: allnurses.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Pay and management (CNA)
- CNA current employee cited good pay, nice management, and a beautiful view; cons were long shifts and difficult residents/families.
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As of 2025-04-28Source: glassdoor.co.in- Management flexibility
- Former dietary aide praised amazing management, great flexible environment; noted cleanliness could improve.
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As of 2026-02-19Source: glassdoor.co.in- Overall Glassdoor rating
- About 2.9/5 from 4 reviews; 54% would recommend; culture, DEI, and career scores around 2.6; management 3.2.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- Local avoid recommendation
- Boulder Reddit thread advised avoiding Boulder Post Acute and Boulder Canyon; preferred PAMs and Frasier Meadows.
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As of 2025Source: reddit.com- Staff turnover
- Reported total staff turnover 66% and RN turnover 50%; admin departures 0.
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As of 2026Source: allnurses.com
The hard parts
Reported staff turnover is high—about 66% overall and 50% for RNs—and a 2025 survey cited failures around resident-to-resident abuse and an unnoticed elopement.
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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 does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?
Current openings at Boulder Post Acute
Sources
- allnurses.com/nursing-homes/boulder-post-acute-r1252
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026 · 2025-04-28
- glassdoor.co.in/Reviews/Employee-Review-Boulder-Post-Acute-E9055221-RVW96999807.htm
The short version, What nurses say · as of 2026 · 2025-04-28
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Boulder-Post-Acute-Boulder-CO-Reviews-EI_IE9055221.0,18_IL.19,29_IC1148112.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026
- nursinghomesabuseadvocate.com/blog/surveys/boulder-co-boulder-post-acute
The hard parts · as of 2026
- reddit.com/r/boulder/comments/1qnghwp/best_skilled_nursing_facilities_in_boulder
What nurses say · as of 2025
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