<p>A full-time Nurse Manager opportunity is open for the Medical Surgical Unit (MSU) at an acute care facility in Grand Junction, Colorado. This exempt, onsite leadership role carries full operational accountability for the unit — staffing, quality, staff development, budget, and regulatory readiness — within an organization actively pursuing Pathway to Excellence® designation. The compensation range of $53.00–$60.95 per hour, combined with relocation assistance and a robust benefits package, positions this role competitively for an experienced MSU leader ready to step into a high-visibility position in one of Colorado's most livable mid-sized cities.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly compensation of $53.00–$60.95, determined by experience and education level</li> <li>Merit increases and market adjustments built into the compensation structure</li> <li>Recognition program and discretionary bonus opportunities</li> <li>Relocation assistance available; amount varies based on distance and individual circumstances — candidates must be willing to relocate prior to start date</li> <li>403(b) retirement plan with employer match</li> <li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance included</li> <li>Paid time off and employee wellness program</li> <li>Education assistance supporting ongoing academic and professional development</li> <li>Free on-site parking</li> <li>Additional benefits available based on employment status</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full operational leadership of the Medical Surgical Unit — daily operations, staffing schedules, workforce productivity, and census management</li> <li>Direct accountability for quality indicators and performance improvement initiatives across the unit</li> <li>Supervisory responsibility for nursing staff: hiring, onboarding, mentoring, coaching, performance evaluations, and retention in collaboration with Nursing Leadership and Human Resources</li> <li>Competency management, staff education, and certification support as core leadership functions</li> <li>Budget planning and resource management responsibilities as part of the exempt leadership scope</li> <li>Regulatory readiness maintained for Joint Commission, CMS, and other applicable survey bodies</li> <li>Participation in inpatient nursing leadership on-call rotation</li> <li>Direct patient care support provided during staffing shortages or high-census periods, keeping the manager clinically engaged</li> <li>Active role in advancing Pathway to Excellence® initiatives and sustaining a healthy work environment</li> <li>Onsite position — full-time, exempt classification</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred</li> <li>Current, unrestricted Colorado RN license required</li> <li>Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in a Medical Surgical Unit or comparable acute care setting</li> <li>Current BLS and ACLS certifications required at time of hire</li> <li>CCRN, PCCN, or other high-acuity nursing certification preferred</li> <li>PALS certification required within 6 months of hire</li> <li>TNCC or TCAR certification required within 6 months of hire</li> <li>Nurse Executive Board Certification (NE-BC) required within 3 years of hire or upon eligibility</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Grand Junction sits at the confluence of the Colorado and Gunnison Rivers on Colorado's Western Slope — a region defined by dramatic canyon country, world-class mountain biking on the Kokopelli and Lunch Loop trail systems, skiing at Powderhorn, and easy access to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks just across the Utah border. The city offers a low cost of living relative to Colorado's Front Range metros, strong public and private school options, and a genuine small-city quality of life with a walkable downtown, a thriving wine country corridor along the Grand Valley, and a tight-knit healthcare community. Denver is approximately four hours east, providing a major-city connection without the urban cost burden.</p>