Nurse Extern PRN ED

Join HCA HealthONE Mountain Ridge as a Nurse Extern PRN ED and gain hands-on experience in a 157-bed, Level II state-designated trauma facility. As a Nurse Extern, you will be a valued part of the nursing team, exploring the full scope of the Registered Nurse role while delivering safe, compassionate care that improves patients' lives. This position offers the opportunity to build clinical skills and confidence as you progress through your nursing program.

Clinical Setting

Mountain Ridge is part of HCA HealthONE, one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare systems in the Rocky Mountain region. The facility includes two freestanding, full-service emergency rooms and an outpatient surgery center, serving the north metro Denver communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential patient care by assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), checking vital signs, supporting mobility, and ensuring comfort and hygiene
• Perform nursing tasks including wound care, catheter care, collecting specimens, and other basic procedures as you gain experience and develop competency
• Document care accurately and communicate timely updates with the nursing team to ensure seamless and coordinated patient care
• Help patients and families understand their care plans and offer guidance for their health and recovery
• Maintain clean and safe patient areas by following infection prevention practices, managing equipment, and maintaining an organized environment
• Engage in learning opportunities, share ideas to improve care, and partner with your supervisor or preceptor to build your personal career development plan

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree
• One year of experience required
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Schedule

• PRN (as needed) position
• No travel required

Compensation

• Hourly wage estimate: $22.05 - $29.78 per hour
• 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, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below the midpoint of the range.

Benefits

HCA HealthONE Mountain Ridge offers a comprehensive total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of colleagues, including:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
• Free counseling and referral services for wellbeing support
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
• 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, and retirement readiness tools
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Fertility and family building support, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.