Public Health Registered Nurse (RN) 2026-02301
Laramie, Wyoming
As a Public Health Nurse in Albany County, you’ll be at the forefront of promoting health and preventing disease within your community.
- Eligibility
- Sign-on bonus
Posted Sep 30 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- Evenings, nights, and/or weekends when the situation requires Work evenings, nights, and /or weekends when the situation requires it.
- Unit and setting
- Public Health Nursing Section · Public Health From prenatal care to senior support, you’ll be addressing a variety of needs and making healthcare accessible for everyone in the community.Prenatal care to senior support across the community
- License
- RN license Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of WyomingRN license in Wyoming, or eligible for licensure
- Term
- PermanentPermanent part-time
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed 0-2 years of progressive work experience in Nursing with acquired knowledge at the level of an LPN
- License
- RN license in Wyoming, or eligible for licensure Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming Check your license
- Education
- Associate's Degree in Nursing
- Experience
- 0-2 years progressive nursing experience at LPN level
- Experience
- 3-5 years progressive nursing experience at LPN level, as education-and-experience substitution 3-5 years of progressive work experience in Nursing with acquired knowledge at the level of an LPN
- Also asks
- Valid driver's license A valid driver's license is required.
- Also asks
- Employee Health Assessment with verification of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases In addition, the successful applicant will be required to complete an Employee Health Assessment, which includes verification of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases.
- Also asks
- Yearly influenza vaccination, unless medically contraindicated Yearly influenza vaccination is also required, unless medically contraindicated.
- Also asks
- Background check with fingerprints
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Below most Wyoming staff postingsWyoming staff postings that state pay run $35/hr to $56/hr, the middle half $38/hr to $54/hr, across 57 postings.
- Sign-on bonus
- $2,000
- Bonus
- $2,000 hiring bonus This position is eligible for a $2,000 hiring bonus. ** See notes for eligibility and conditionsSee posting notes for eligibility and conditions
- Bonus
- Bonus repaid from final pay if one year of service is not completed Failure to complete this requirement will require reimbursement of the bonus with the funds deducted from the final pay.Leaving before one year of service in the position
Benefits
- BenefitsHealth, dental, and vision insuranceAccess to excellent health, dental, and vision insurance options.
- BenefitsPaid vacation, sick leave, and holidaysEnjoy paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, supporting a healthy work-life balance.
- BenefitsRetirement planA robust retirement plan designed to provide financial stability for your future.
- BenefitsLife insuranceLife insurance, wellness programs, and opportunities for professional development.
- BenefitsWellness programs
- BenefitsProfessional development opportunities
More benefits (15)
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
- Dental insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Employee assistance program
- Disability insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid holidays
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Pet insurance
- 457(b)
- Paid time off
- Comprehensive health coverage (health, dental, vision insurance)
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Conduct nursing assessments, diagnoses, treatments, and evaluations to ANA's Public Health Nursing Standards Conduct nursing assessments, diagnoses, treatments, and evaluations in line with ANA's Public Health Nursing Standards.
- Day to day
- Arrange and lead community health clinics and health education classes Arrange and lead community health clinics and health education classes.
- Day to day
- Support public health core functions, prioritizing services that meet community needs Support public health core functions, prioritizing services that meet community needs.
- Day to day
- Administer adult and child vaccines, provide STI/HIV testing, manage TB testing Administer adult and child vaccines, provide STI/HIV testing, manage TB testing, and more.
- Day to day
- Ryan White case management, maternal and child home visitation, lactation counseling, LT-101 reviews Provide Ryan White case management, maternal and child home visitation, lactation counseling, and LT-101 reviews.
- Day to day
- Emergency preparedness activities with the nurse manager and public health response coordinator Collaborate with the nurse manager and public health response coordinator on emergency preparedness activities.
- Weekends
- Weekends when the situation requires Work evenings, nights, and /or weekends when the situation requires it.
- Employment
- Full-time or part-time positions available Full-time or Part-time positions available.
- Travel
- Travel throughout the state and to national conferences if requested Travel throughout the state and to national conferences if requested.
- Details
- Climb stairs to patient homes and drive long distances Climb stairs to patient homes and drive long distances.
- Details
- Lift medical equipment up to about 50 lbs Lift medical equipment of varying sizes and weights up to about 50 lbs.
- Details
- FLSA non-exempt FLSA: Non-exempt
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through differentials and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Public Health has an opening for new graduates. This employer welcomes new graduates for this role. See the posting’s qualifications and orientation details.
Original listing
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- Salary
- $36.42 Hourly
- Job type
- Permanent Part-time
- Department
- Department Of Health
- Division
- Cheyenne and County Offices
- Opening date
- 09/30/2026
- Closing date
- Continuous
- FLSA
- Determined by Position
- Job classification
- Hsnu08
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
General description
As a Public Health Nurse in Albany County, you’ll be at the forefront of promoting health and preventing disease within your community. Public Health Nursing is a specialized field that goes beyond traditional patient care—it’s about fostering wellness and resilience across populations. In this role, you’ll work closely with individuals, families, and groups to identify health needs, provide essential healthcare services, and connect people with valuable health resources.
Our Public Health Nurses deliver a wide range of services tailored to community health, from administering vaccines and offering disease screenings to educating the public on health risks and healthy behaviors. You’ll play an integral role in shaping health policies, coordinating health initiatives, and responding to public health emergencies, ensuring that every member of the community has the support they need to thrive.
You’ll enjoy a family-friendly schedule, extensive professional support, and the incredible natural surroundings of Laramie. Plus, these amazing benefits.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage : Access to excellent health, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Generous Paid Time Off : Enjoy paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, supporting a healthy work-life balance.
- Secure Retirement Plan : A robust retirement plan designed to provide financial stability for your future.
- Additional Perks : Life insurance, wellness programs, and opportunities for professional development.
Why This Role is Unique
- Population Health Focus : Unlike clinical settings focused on individual care, public health nursing centers on populations. You’ll address health trends and needs within the community, providing proactive care that builds long-term wellness.
- Community Impact : As a Public Health Nurse, your work has a lasting, wide-reaching impact. From prenatal care to senior support, you’ll be addressing a variety of needs and making healthcare accessible for everyone in the community.
- Diverse Clinical
Experience
This role incorporates aspects of general nursing, infectious disease control, maternal-child health, and health education, giving you a well-rounded and varied daily practice.
If you’re looking to expand your nursing career with a meaningful, community-centered focus, public health nursing in Wyoming could be the perfect fit for you.
Part-time position available.
This position is eligible for a $2,000 hiring bonus. See notes for eligibility and conditions
Essential functions
The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.
- Conduct nursing assessments, diagnoses, treatments, and evaluations in line with ANA's Public Health Nursing Standards.
- Arrange and lead community health clinics and health education classes.
- Support public health core functions, prioritizing services that meet community needs.
- Administer adult and child vaccines, provide STI/HIV testing, manage TB testing, and more.
- Provide Ryan White case management, maternal and child home visitation, lactation counseling, and LT-101 reviews.
- Collaborate with the nurse manager and public health response coordinator on emergency preparedness activities.
Qualifications
Preferences/agency
Requirements
A valid driver's license is required.
Knowledge
- Knowledge of laws, principles, practices, and techniques of professional nursing.
- Knowledge of the maintenance of medical records, charts, reports, and observations.
- Knowledge of principles of nursing process and scientific process.
- Knowledge of applying medical diagnosis and treatment to patient care.
- Knowledge of scientific concepts as a basis for decision-making.
- Knowledge of evaluation services and programs according to standards.
- Knowledge of work management and leadership theory and practice.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws pertaining to healthcare.
- Knowledge of public health core functions and essential services.
Minimum qualifications
Education
Associate's Degree in Nursing
Experience
0-2 years of progressive work experience in Nursing with acquired knowledge at the level of an LPN
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming
OR
Education & Experience Substitution
3-5 years of progressive work experience in Nursing with acquired knowledge at the level of an LPN
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming
Necessary Special Requirements
Physical working conditions
Must be able to
- Lift medical equipment of varying sizes and weights up to about 50 lbs.
- Climb stairs to patient homes and drive long distances.
- Travel throughout the state and to national conferences if requested.
- Work evenings, nights, and /or weekends when the situation requires it.
Notes
- FLSA: Non-exempt
- The Wyoming Department of Health is an E-Verify employer.
- Full-time or Part-time positions available.
- As a condition of employment, the successful applicant will be required to execute a release of personnel records to the director/board/commissioners in the county area involved on an as-needed basis. In addition, the successful applicant will be required to complete an Employee Health Assessment, which includes verification of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases. If found to be non-immune, vaccination will be required unless medically contraindicated. Yearly influenza vaccination is also required, unless medically contraindicated. A background check, including the taking of fingerprints, will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for every successful applicant.
- This position is located in the Public Health Nursing Section.
Hiring Bonus eligibility and conditions
- New state employees and temporary employees accepting a permanent position
- Current state employees accepting a promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been open to the public
- One year of service in the position must be completed. Failure to complete this requirement will require reimbursement of the bonus with the funds deducted from the final pay.
- Internal candidates will be required to remain in the position for a minimum of (1) year from the promotion date.
Employees will only be eligible for (1) hiring bonus in 12 months.
Supplemental Information
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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
What's around it?
Laramie, WY
Living costs about 7% below the US average