Nurse in Cheyenne Wyoming

✔ $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible full-time RNs

✔ Supportive, team-oriented clinical environment

✔ Opportunities for advancement and leadership development

✔ Leadership that values and supports nursing staff

✔ Meaningful work with a direct impact on resident outcomes

Position Overview

Polaris Rehabilitation & Care Center is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and clinically skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our nursing team.

As an RN, you will provide and oversee direct resident care while serving as a clinical leader and resource for nursing staff during your assigned shift. You will be responsible for resident assessments, medication and treatment administration, clinical decision-making, staff supervision, and coordination of care.

This position is ideal for a nurse who values hands-on resident care while also having the opportunity to lead, mentor, and support a nursing team. You will work closely with physicians, providers, CNAs, families, and interdisciplinary team members to promote positive clinical outcomes and ensure residents receive safe, individualized, and compassionate care.

Key Responsibilities

Provide and oversee nursing care in accordance with individualized care plans, provider orders, facility policies, and established clinical standards

Complete nursing assessments and continuously monitor residents for changes in physical, cognitive, behavioral, or psychosocial condition

Recognize changes in condition and initiate appropriate nursing interventions and notifications

Safely prepare and administer medications, treatments, and therapeutic interventions within the RN scope of practice

Communicate significant changes in resident condition to physicians/providers, families, and appropriate members of the interdisciplinary team

Supervise, delegate, direct, and support CNAs and other nursing personnel during assigned shifts

Provide clinical guidance and coaching to nursing team members to promote safe and consistent care

Collaborate with physicians, pharmacy, therapy, dietary, social services, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate resident care

Participate in admissions, transfers, discharges, and other resident care transitions

Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR)

Ensure physician/provider orders are accurately implemented and appropriately followed through

Educate residents and families regarding medications, treatments, care plans, and health-related needs within appropriate scope

Respond promptly to urgent and emergency situations using sound nursing judgment and established clinical protocols

Participate in infection prevention, quality assurance, resident safety, and performance improvement initiatives

Protect resident rights, dignity, privacy, preferences, and confidentiality

Immediately report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment, injuries of unknown origin, or other resident-safety concerns through established reporting procedures

Maintain compliance with facility policies, professional nursing standards, and applicable federal and Wyoming requirements

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in the State of Wyoming

Current CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, as required

Previous experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, post-acute care, or geriatric nursing preferred

Strong clinical assessment and nursing judgment skills

Ability to recognize and appropriately respond to changes in resident condition

Demonstrated ability to supervise, delegate, and provide clinical direction to nursing personnel

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to effectively communicate with residents, families, physicians/providers, and interdisciplinary team members

Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate clinical documentation

Ability to prioritize multiple clinical responsibilities in a fast-paced healthcare environment

Commitment to compassionate, resident-centered care and positive clinical outcomes

Benefits

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible full-time RNs

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Care Cash Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Professional development and training opportunities

Opportunities for career and nursing leadership advancement

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Grow With Us

At Polaris Rehabilitation & Care Center, we are committed to developing strong nurses and future clinical leaders.

Whether your goal is to strengthen your clinical expertise or advance into positions such as Charge Nurse, Unit Manager, MDS, Infection Prevention, ADON, or Director of Nursing , we provide opportunities to gain experience, develop leadership skills, and continue growing within the organization.

About Us

Polaris Rehabilitation & Care Center proudly serves the Cheyenne, Wyoming community by providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, and post-acute services.

Our mission is centered on compassionate, resident-focused care and creating an environment where every resident feels cared for. We believe exceptional resident outcomes begin with a strong nursing team, and we are committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Apply Today

Take the next step in your nursing career with a team that values your clinical expertise and leadership.

Apply today to join Polaris Rehabilitation & Care Center and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Polaris Rehabilitation & Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Reasonable Accommodation

Polaris Rehabilitation & Care Center is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. Applicants requiring assistance should contact Human Resources.

Physical Requirements

Ability to assist with lifting, transferring, repositioning, and supporting residents using appropriate assistance or mechanical equipment

Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and perform nursing responsibilities for extended periods

Ability to safely operate resident-care and clinical equipment

Ability to administer medications and treatments requiring accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to respond promptly and effectively to changes in resident condition and emergency situations

Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation