HCA HealthONE Mountain Ridge
Hospital in Thornton, CO
- $68k–$116k/yr posted pay across 7 roles
- Hiring rotating
- New grads welcome on 1 role
From 8 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 1, 2026Sources
The short version
HCA HealthONE Mountain Ridge is part of HCA Healthcare, the nation's largest private employer of Registered Nurses, with over 100,000 nurses across its network.
Employer research, Jul 1, 2026
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 1 of 8 roles welcomes new grads
Not a fit
- Nurses who want one home unit: 4 of 8 roles float between units
Nursing here
Workplace photos
The hard parts
Below-average employee satisfaction with an overall Indeed rating of 3.1/5
Employer research, Jul 1, 2026
Low management rating of 2.7 out of 5 on Indeed, suggesting leadership concerns
Employer research, Jul 1, 2026
Pay and benefits rated below average at 2.9/5, with employees citing fair pay as an area for improvement
Employer research, Jul 1, 2026
Work-life balance rated at 2.9/5, indicating challenges in this area
Employer research, Jul 1, 2026
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?
Living in Thornton, CO
Thornton sits just north of Denver, offering Colorado newcomers a family-friendly suburban base with easy access to the metro area's hospital networks. Residents enjoy sweeping Rocky Mountain views and a relaxed pace, making it a solid choice for nurses who want quieter living without losing big-city proximity.
Browse roles in Thornton- State price level · Colorado
- 3% above the national average
- State index 103.1 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,895/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $103,088/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does HCA HealthONE Mountain Ridge hire new grads?
1 of 8 roles welcomes new grads.
Which units are hiring?
Employee health (1), endoscopy (1), ER (1), mom baby (1) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to HCA HealthONE Mountain Ridge, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at HCA HealthONE Mountain Ridge
Registered Nurse Employee Health PRN
$33–$46/hr
- RN
- Employee and Occupational Health
- Per diem
Registered Nurse Operating Room PRN
$37–$56/hr
- RN
- Per diem
- Compact license OK
Registered Nurse Mom Baby
$37–$56/hr
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Tuition reimbursement
Registered Nurse Surgical Telemetry
$37–$54/hr
- RN
- Compact license OK
- ADN accepted
Registered Nurse NICU II
$37–$56/hr
- RN
- Rotating shift
- Compact license OK
- RN
- Compact license OK
- Tuition reimbursement
Sources
- healthonecares.com/locations/mountain-ridge
Employer website
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