Registered Nurse (58951)

Job DetailsJob Location: Potomac Pavilion: 1290 S. Potomac St, Aurora, CO 80012 - Aurora, CO 80012Education Level: ADN - Associate Degree in NursingSalary Range: $40.22 - $48.42 HourlyJob Category: NursingAurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to join our Crisis team. The Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) is a 24-hour, 25-bed facility providing intensive behavioral health crisis intervention for up to five days. Our multidisciplinary team includes Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners, RNs, LPNs, Medical Assistants, Therapists, Case Managers, Milieu Counselors, and Peer Support Specialists. The position offers generous shift differentials and comprehensive benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for dedicated nursing professionals. The Registered Nurse will deliver exceptional clinical care for individuals experiencing mental health and substance use crises, with a focus on person-centered, compassionate treatment. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, collaborative, and experienced in psychiatric nursing, with excellent de-escalation skills, sound clinical judgment, and an active RN license in good standing, along with current BLS certification.

Create Your Ideal Schedule – Flexibility That Works for You

At our 24/7 care facility, we understand that life doesn’t always fit into a rigid schedule. That’s why we offer self-scheduling for our nursing team—giving you the freedom to choose shifts that best suit your lifestyle while ensuring consistent, high-quality care for our clients.  

Shift Options Include:

NOC Shift: 6:30 PM–7:00 AM, varying days, some weekends required

Scheduling Expectations:

This position is fully onsite/in-person
Full-Time Nurses: Choose 3 (three) 12-hour shifts per week (0.9 FTE)
Weekend Coverage: Minimum of 2 weekend shifts per month
Holiday Coverage: Participate in a minimum of 2–4 holiday shifts per year

We believe in empowering our nurses with flexibility while maintaining a collaborative and supportive team environment. Whether you're balancing family, school, or personal commitments, our scheduling model is designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

Salary for this role. The starting wage is based on licensure and company equity. Paid bi-weekly. 

$40.22 - $48.42 hourly

Shift Differential Pay. The Day weekend shift differential is paid from 7am to 3pm on Saturdays and Sundays only; the Swing shift differential is paid from 3pm to 11pm; and the Overnight shift differential is paid from 11pm to 7am.

Day Weekend (Sat, Sun): $2.50/hour
Overnight Weekday (Monday–Thursday): $4.25/hour
Overnight Weekend (Friday, Saturday & Sunday): $6.25/hour
Swing Weekday (Mon–Thurs): $2.75/hour
Swing Weekend (Fri, Sat, Sun): $4.25/hour

Bilingual Language Differential Pay. *Rate depends on language requirements for the position and the candidate's fluency.

Employees will receive scheduled earnings on a bi-weekly basis, equivalent to 5% of their regular base rate (hourly or salaried), with a maximum amount of $2,700.00 per calendar year. The annual maximum amount will be prorated based on full-time equivalency (FTE).

Essential Functions:

Support the medical and clinical functions of the medical team (completing all medical orders and communicating vital patient care information to the physician/prescriber).
Screen potential clients for admission and adhere to admission criteria. This may include testing for COVID-19.
Complete nursing assessments of clients upon admission.
Document clear and concise notes regarding patients’ condition, reaction to medication, and treatments in EMR.
Perform nursing interventions within the scope of practice, congruent with licensing.
Contribute to the development of the treatment planning process as it relates to medical needs and concerns.
Provide educational support surrounding medications and self-administration.
Provide coordination and support to program staff and clients.
Observe, identify, and monitor the condition of the patient, including changes in symptoms, and relates same to appropriate members of the treatment team.
Administer injections and medications.
Provide medical case management and other clinical interventions, as appropriate.
Act as liaison to outside agencies and providers to ensure continuity of care for patients.
Provide assistance in crisis intervention, as needed.
Complete required education and training in a timely manner.
Provide information to credentialing, payroll, etc. in a timely manner.
Attend meetings and training as needed.
Maintain professional licensing as required by applicable state laws.
Other related duties as assigned.

QualificationsRequirements:

Associate's in Nursing required.
Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.**
Preferred: one year of relevant clinical experience.**
Licensure: Active State of Colorado Registered Nursing License.
Preferred: Medicatio