The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing high-quality, patient-centered nursing care to individuals in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities.
Top of Aurora staff RN payAurora staff RN postings that state pay run $35/hr to $42/hr, the middle half $35/hr to $40/hr, across 68 postings.
Benefits
Benefits401(k) company matchPercentage of 401(k) matched by company
BenefitsDental insuranceDental insurance
BenefitsHealth insuranceHealth insurance
BenefitsLife insuranceLife insurance
BenefitsDisability insuranceDisability insurance
BenefitsFamily and Medical Leave Insurance ProgramFamily and Medical Leave Insurance Program
More benefits (11)
BenefitsPaid sick leave under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces ActPaid sick leave under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act
BenefitsPaid time offPaid time off
BenefitsVision insuranceVision insurance
BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Assistance Program
BenefitsDiscounts on auto, home, and pet insuranceDiscounts on auto, home, and pet insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending account
401(k) matching
Paid sick time
Pet insurance
Paid sick leave
The role and schedule
Day to day
assess patient conditions and develop individualized care plans
Day to day
administer medications, treatments, and proceduresAdminister medications, treatments, and procedures according to physician orders and established nursing protocols.
Day to day
monitor vital signs and treatment response, reporting concernsMonitor patients' vital signs and response to treatments, reporting significant changes or concerns to the healthcare team.
Day to day
provide emotional support and patient educationProvide emotional support and patient education on health conditions, treatment plans, and self-care strategies.
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collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare professionalsCollaborate with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
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maintain patient records and documentationMaintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
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supervise and delegate tasks to nursing assistants and support staffSupervise and delegate tasks to nursing assistants and other support staff as needed.
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participate in team meetings, case conferences, and quality improvement initiativesParticipate in team meetings, case conferences, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance nursing practice and patient outcomes.
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respond promptly to patient needs and emergenciesRespond to patient needs and emergencies promptly and effectively, providing appropriate interventions and support.
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adhere to infection control and safety proceduresAdhere to infection control and safety procedures to protect patients and staff.
Day to day
perform other duties assigned by supervisor or managerPerform all other duties assigned by the Nursing Supervisor or designated manager.
Weekends
weekendsSchedule: Full-Time, Weekends, NOC, Night 12 Hour Shifts
Weekends
flexible hours including weekends and holidaysAbility to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as required by the healthcare facility.
Holidays
flexible hours including weekends and holidays
Details
work in various home environments with stairs, tight spaces, or uneven surfacesCapacity to work in various home environments which may include navigating stairs, tight spaces, or uneven surfaces.
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing high-quality, patient-centered nursing care to individuals in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities. The RN will assess patients' needs, develop and implement care plans, administer treatments and medications, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Schedule
Full-Time, Weekends, NOC, Night
12 Hour Shifts
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
Assess patients' health conditions, including physical, emotional, and social needs, and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
Administer medications, treatments, and procedures according to physician orders and established nursing protocols.
Monitor patients' vital signs and response to treatments, reporting significant changes or concerns to the healthcare team.
Provide emotional support and patient education on health conditions, treatment plans, and self-care strategies.
Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
Supervise and delegate tasks to nursing assistants and other support staff as needed.
Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance nursing practice and patient outcomes.
Respond to patient needs and emergencies promptly and effectively, providing appropriate interventions and support.
Adhere to infection control and safety procedures to protect patients and staff.
Perform all other duties assigned by the Nursing Supervisor or designated manager.
Requirements
Job
Qualifications
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
Strong clinical skills and the ability to perform a range of nursing procedures with precision.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and regulatory guidelines.
Current CPR certification.
Experience with electronic medical record systems and documentation preferred.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as required by the healthcare facility.
Physical
Requirements
Ability to lift and transfer patients, with or without assistance, up to 50lbs.
Capability to perform physical tasks such as bending, standing, walking, and climbing stairs for extended periods.
Strength to handle medical equipment and assist patients with mobility and physical activities.
Visual acuity and dexterity for performing tasks such as reading medical records, administering injections, and handling medical instruments.
Ability to respond swiftly and efficiently to emergency situations.
Capacity to work in various home environments which may include navigating stairs, tight spaces, or uneven surfaces.
Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager.
Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
Benefits
401(k)
Percentage of 401(k) matched by company
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program
HSA
FSA
Paid sick leave under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act
Neighborhoods+Nurses and young professionals who post in r/AuroraCO cluster in the southeast—south of E Quincy Ave, south of Iliff, and generally south of Mississippi—where a roughly 20-minute in-city commute is treated as worth the quieter streets. Named safer, higher-income pockets include Aurora Highlands (small-town feel, good schools, its own search demand), Saddle Rock, Saddle Rock Ridge, Saddle Rock Highlands, Piney Creek, Tallyn’s Reach, Seven Hills, Conservatory, and Sterling Hills; Facebook also flags the NW quad of Bayview Wellington. North Aurora is the area locals tell movers to skip. The city mixes master-planned new builds, older stock, and 55+ communities across a ~165-square-mile footprint of nearly 400,000 people.
Nurses and young professionals who post in r/AuroraCO cluster in the southeast—south of E Quincy Ave, south of Iliff, and generally south of Mississippi—where a roughly 20-minute in-city commute is treated as worth the quieter streets. Named safer, higher-income pockets include Aurora Highlands (small-town feel, good schools, its own search demand), Saddle Rock, Saddle Rock Ridge, Saddle Rock Highlands, Piney Creek, Tallyn’s Reach, Seven Hills, Conservatory, and Sterling Hills; Facebook also flags the NW quad of Bayview Wellington.
North Aurora is the area locals tell movers to skip. The city mixes master-planned new builds, older stock, and 55+ communities across a ~165-square-mile footprint of nearly 400,000 people.
Getting around+Anschutz Medical Campus and Children’s Hospital Colorado are in Aurora, so many nursing shifts are a local drive rather than a Denver commute. Northern Aurora is about 25 minutes to downtown Denver; the southeastern side runs 35–45 minutes, and Reddit locals treat a 20-minute in-city hop as a win. Peak delays hit I-225 and E-470; RTD light rail exists but coverage is thin (Transit Score 35, Walk Score 43, Bike Score 53), so most people drive. Centennial is about 15 minutes into Aurora; Littleton about 25.
Anschutz Medical Campus and Children’s Hospital Colorado are in Aurora, so many nursing shifts are a local drive rather than a Denver commute. Northern Aurora is about 25 minutes to downtown Denver; the southeastern side runs 35–45 minutes, and Reddit locals treat a 20-minute in-city hop as a win.
Peak delays hit I-225 and E-470; RTD light rail exists but coverage is thin (Transit Score 35, Walk Score 43, Bike Score 53), so most people drive. Centennial is about 15 minutes into Aurora; Littleton about 25.
Outdoors+Cherry Creek State Park and Aurora Reservoir are the in-city backyard: miles of trails, picnic areas, boating, and stand-up paddleboarding with Front Range views. Hogan Park holds the large "Umi" sculpture; 12 Mile Stables offers guided horseback rides. Weekend trips from r/AuroraCO point to Evergreen Lake, Mount Falcon, Lookout Mountain, and Red Rocks—because Aurora itself is flatter and farther from the mountains than west-metro suburbs. Visitor guides also flag family pools and lazy-river resorts.
Cherry Creek State Park and Aurora Reservoir are the in-city backyard: miles of trails, picnic areas, boating, and stand-up paddleboarding with Front Range views. Hogan Park holds the large "Umi" sculpture; 12 Mile Stables offers guided horseback rides.
Weekend trips from r/AuroraCO point to Evergreen Lake, Mount Falcon, Lookout Mountain, and Red Rocks—because Aurora itself is flatter and farther from the mountains than west-metro suburbs. Visitor guides also flag family pools and lazy-river resorts.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Aurora
Aurora is Colorado’s third-largest city—nearly 400,000 people across 165 square miles of eastern Denver metro prairie, not a mountain town and not a downtown. For a nurse the draw is Anschutz Medical Campus and Children’s Hospital Colorado inside city limits. Live southeast: Aurora Highlands, Saddle Rock, Piney Creek, Tallyn’s Reach, or south of E Quincy Ave; skip North Aurora. You will drive (Transit Score 35) with rush-hour backups on I-225 and E-470; northern Aurora is about 25 minutes to downtown Denver, the far southeast 35–45. Housing undercuts central Denver—median homes around $409,700–$470,000, rents roughly $1,600–$1,760—but still runs about 25% above the national average. Crime is falling yet neighborhood-dependent. Stanley Marketplace, Annette, Helga’s, Bent Barley, and 400+ ethnic restaurants are the hangouts; Cherry Creek State Park and Aurora Reservoir are the backyard. Tradeoffs locals own: sprawl, no downtown, little walkability, and a longer haul to the mountains than west-metro suburbs.
