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Registered Nurse (RN) 2026-00729

State of Wyoming

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Jun 2026

💰 $80,920/yr($72,840/yr – $80,920/yr)

About the role

Posting number: 2026-00729

Department: Department Of Health

Division: Retirement Center

Job classification: HSNU08 - NURSE

Posting type: Open

Categories: Health Services, Nursing

Summary

Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

**This position is eligible for a $2,000 hiring bonus**

Fulfill your passion for being a nurse, and in turn, we will provide you with a comprehensive benefits package. The Wyoming Retirement Center is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse ready to provide excellent healthcare services. The Wyoming Retirement Center is a long-term care facility. This position requires an RN to provide quality health care to persons with mental health, dementia, and medical needs in a home-like setting. Our goal is to stabilize and help the people we care for attain their highest functional level. New graduates are encouraged to apply!

**This position is eligible for a $2,000 hiring bonus** See notes for eligibility and conditions

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future
Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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Human Resource Contact: wdhaginghr@wyo.gov or 307-568-3464

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

Provides professional nursing services in chronic as well as acute care settings.
Performs nursing assessment, diagnosis, treatment & evaluation of ill and disabled persons.
Accurately prepares and administers medications and treatments as ordered by the physician.
Assists with ADL (Activities of Daily Living).
Trains and assigns work to LPNs and CNAs.

Examples of duties

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of laws, principles, practices, techniques of professional nursing, and Standards of Nursing Practice.
Knowledge of the maintenance of medical records, charts, reports, and observations.
Knowledge of medication administration and mathematical calculations for the correct dosage.
Knowledge of the aging process, medical problems, diseases, and behavioral issues.
Knowledge of work management and leadership theory and practice.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws pertaining to healthcare.
Knowledge of the ability to function and make decisions in high-stress situations.
Knowledge of good oral and written communication skills to articulate thoughts and medical terminology.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Nursing)

Experience:

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically 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.

Education & Experience Substitution: