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Registered Nurse Emergency Room

RN

Posted Jun 18

Unit
ER

What the listing says

Role

Term
Permanent
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
1+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
$3/hr below the median
This role$37/hr
Emergency in Colorado$39/hr

The median for Emergency in Colorado is $39/hr, across 12 postings.

About this role

Hourly Wage Estimate: $36.50 - $55.25 / hour Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

As the nation’s largest private employer of Registered Nurses, we’re honored by the trust of over 100,000 nurses and committed to supporting safe, high-quality care for which they can practice. That’s why more than 80% of our hospitals earn an A or B Leapfrog safety grade, rank in the top 5% nationally for patient outcomes through Health Grades, or are recognized as Magnet or Pathway to Excellence facilities. Join us!

Job Summary and Qualifications

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The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.

Assesses patient pain regularly to promote effective pain management, including reassessments after appropriate intervention. Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.

Performs exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests. Strives to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively. Teaches patients/families/caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures.

Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding. Teaches patients/families/caregivers about any non-medicinal follow-up measures, such as healthy diet and exercise, disease prevention, and/or other lifestyle changes. Prepares patients and families/caregivers for future self-management.

Emergency room nursing is unpredictable, and you can never be exactly sure whatyou're dealing with, even if EMS has called ahead to give a briefing. Cases in the ER can change quickly, and it's important for nurses to be ready to move or change responsibilities at a moment's notice. ER nurses must be able to react quickly to the patient and directions from the doctor. We are currently looking for an ambitious Emergency Department Registered Nurse to help bring our patient care to the next level.

Why choose to be an Emergency Room Nurse at our Hospital (level II)

Your role will work closely connected to the EMS community which allows for more physician interactions with patients for ongoing learning experiences You will communicate positively and professionally with all internal and external customers and demonstrate appropriate judgement and problem solving skills You provide age appropriate care to his/her patients based on criteria that is age appropriate and is based on the physical, psychosocial, cultural, safety and learning needs of the individual patient Your role preforms delegated duties consistent with his/her scope of practice and functions within the philosophy and overall plan of care delivery

What qualifications you will need

Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing; BSN desirable Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Colorado or current RN compact license from another state for the 1st 180 days of employment Current BCLS, ACLS, PALS and TNCC required. ENPC & NRP certification preferred 1 to 2 years acute care/specialty nursing preferred

Benefits

HCA HealthONE Mountain Ridge, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

HCA HealthONE, one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare systems in the Rocky Mountain region, offers more than 170 care sites in the Denver-metro area. Offering services across the continuum of care to meet patients’ total healthcare needs, HCA HealthONE includes seven acute care hospitals, a dedicated flagship pediatric hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, CareNow® urgent care clinics, mental health campuses, imaging and surgery centers, physician practices, home and hospice care, and AirLife Denver, which provides regional critical care air and ground transportation. Among HCA HealthONE’s acute care hospitals is Mountain Ridge (formerly North Suburban Medical Center), a 157-bed, Level II state-designated trauma facility.

Mountain Ridge strives to meet and exceed the needs of the north metro Denver communities by also providing two freestanding, full-service emergency rooms and an outpatient surgery center. Consistently among the Denver Business Journals’ list of top corporate philanthropists in the Denver-metro area, HCA HealthONE was named as one of the most community-minded organizations by The Civic 50 and contributed more than $1 million through cash and in-kind donations last year alone, along with more than $400M in federal, state and local taxes.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Be a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Registered Nurse Emergency Room opening. Submit your application today and help advance the practice of nursing.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Requirements

  • Registered Nurse license in the State of Colorado
  • RN compact license
  • Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Colorado or current RN compact license from another state for the 1st 180 days of employment
  • ACLS certification required
  • PALS certification required
  • NRP certification required
  • TNCC certification required
  • ENPC certification required

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off

Place

City
Thornton, CO
Median rent
$1,895/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities

Local household income
$103,088/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

State price level
3% above the national average

Colorado index 103.1, where 100 is the national average.

Address
9191 GRANT ST, THORNTON, CO, 80229
CMS overall rating
3 of 5 stars (Care Compare, Sep 2026)
Beds
139

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.

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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. The facility is located in Thornton, Colorado, and operates as part of the HCA HealthONE system,…

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