West Pines Behavioral Hospital
Specialty hospital in Westminster, CO
- 144 beds
- Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 on 5 roles
- Mostly night shifts
From 13 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 13, 2026Sources
For the West Pines Behavioral Hospital hiring team
1 nurse or nursing student on Nursing Mastery who wants to work in Colorado is open to offers for your roles.
- Psych7 roles · 1 who fit
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The short version
You would work full-time days or nights as a permanent RN, with pay posted at $40–$57 an hour including shift differential. You could also take a 13-week direct-hire temp RN block at $68 an hour, days 7a–7:30p, three 12s, without benefits or a travel stipend.
Employer research, Sep 13, 2026
You would see permanent RN pay posted at $40–$57 an hour including shift differential, on full-time days or nights.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.comYou would work a 13-week direct-hire temp RN block at $68 an hour, days 7a–7:30p, three 12s, with no benefits or travel stipend.
For travel nursesSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.comAfter the 13-week temp assignment, you may be eligible to convert to a regular full-time role if offered.
For travel nursesSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- Psych nurses: 7 of 13 roles
- LPNs and LVNs: 3 of 13 roles accept an LPN or LVN
Not a fit
- New grads: 8 of 13 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Westminster
- Day-shift nurses: all 3 roles with a stated shift are nights
Nursing here
- Career development
Temp RNs may be eligible to convert to a regular full-time role if offered after the 13-week assignment
West Pines Behavioral Hospital · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Tuition support
Acadia Healthcare benefits listed for this hospital include tuition reimbursement
West Pines Behavioral Hospital · employer research
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As of 2026- Scheduling
Permanent RN: full-time days or nights. Temp RN: days 7a-7:30p, three 12-hour shifts, 13-week assignment.
West Pines Behavioral Hospital · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement is listed in the benefits for this hospital. You would see a sign-on bonus posted up to $10,000 for full-time nights and $5,000 for full-time days. The 13-week temp RN assignment is listed as not benefits-eligible, with no travel stipend.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
Permanent RN $40.00-$57.00 per hour including shift differential; full-time days and nights
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
$68.00/hr
Temp RN 13-week full-time assignment, day shift 7a-7:30p, 3x12s; direct hire not agency
As of 2026
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- Sign-on bonus
Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time night-shift RNs
As of 2026
- Sign-on bonus
$5,000 sign-on bonus for full-time day-shift RNs
As of 2026
The units
Inpatient Behavioral Health
West Pines Behavioral Hospital · Westminster, CO
A former nurse reported staff assaults tied to understaffing, call-outs, and people quitting and not returning.
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What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Overall Glassdoor reputation
- About 12 reviews average roughly 1.6/5, with 19% saying they would recommend the employer and a 9% positive business outlook.
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- Staffing and workplace safety
- A former nurse described assaults on staff linked to understaffing, call-outs, and coworkers quitting without returning, and warned the job can harm nurses' own mental health.
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- Leadership and turnover
- Reviews describe a fear-based, profit-first culture, management disconnected from the floor, and a CEO said to have driven out tenured staff and much of the leadership team.
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More review themes
- Coworkers and pay
- A former nurse said coworkers were a highlight, the work itself was enjoyable, and pay was decent despite other problems.
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As of 2026-05-04Source: glassdoor.com- New building vs. old program
- Staff call the new facility beautiful and well-equipped; a former SUD therapist cited supportive managers and good benefits but said residential SUD treatment had not reopened after a move.
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The hard parts
A former nurse described staff assaults tied to understaffing, call-outs, and people quitting and not coming back.
Sources
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?
Common questions
Does West Pines Behavioral Hospital hire new grads?
8 of 13 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 5 of 13 roles, up to $10,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 3 roles with a stated shift, 3 are night shifts.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to West Pines Behavioral Hospital, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at West Pines Behavioral Hospital
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- RN
- RN
- Per diem
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- LPN/LVN
- 12-hour shifts
Nurse Open Interviews - Wednesdays
Posted last week
- LPN
- Night shift
Admissions Registered Nurse
$39–$50/hr
- RN
- ADN accepted
- Tuition reimbursement
PRN Registered Nurse (RN)
$40–$50
- RN
- Shifts Available Nights Days
- Per diem
Registered Nurse - $10K Sign On
$40–$57/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Compact license OK
- Tuition reimbursement
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
$29–$38/hr
- LPN/LVN
- 12-hour shifts
- Tuition reimbursement
- RN
- PRN Days or Nights
- Per diem
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Full-Time Nights Full-Time Days
- Compact license OK
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Night shift
- Compact license OK
Want to work here?
The hiring team at West Pines Behavioral Hospital sees your name and profile, never your email or phone.
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-West-Pines-Behavioral-Hospital-EI_IE10644154.11,41.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-West-Pines-Behavioral-Hospital-E10644154-RVW103827075.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-05-04
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/West-Pines-Behavioral-Hospital-Reviews-E10644154.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-West-Pines-Behavioral-Hospital-E10644154-RVW103071269.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026-03-06
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