<p>A well-established acute care facility in Grand Junction, Colorado is recruiting an experienced Nurse Manager to lead its Medical Surgical Unit (MSU). This is a full-time, exempt leadership role carrying direct accountability for unit operations, staff development, quality outcomes, and regulatory readiness. The position offers a competitive hourly range of $53.00–$60.95, relocation assistance, and a practice environment actively pursuing Pathway to Excellence® designation — a meaningful differentiator for nurse leaders who prioritize culture and professional growth.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly compensation of $53.00–$60.95, based on experience and education level</li> <li>Merit increases and market adjustments to keep compensation competitive over time</li> <li>Recognition program and discretionary bonus opportunities</li> <li>Relocation assistance available; amount varies based on distance and individual circumstances — candidates must be on-site before start date</li> <li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>Life insurance</li> <li>403(b) retirement plan with employer match</li> <li>Paid time off</li> <li>Education assistance program</li> <li>Employee wellness program</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, including daily oversight of patient care delivery, staffing, and unit performance</li> <li>Responsibility for staffing schedule creation and workforce productivity management across the MSU</li> <li>Direct collaboration with Nursing Leadership and Human Resources on recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategy</li> <li>Oversight of quality indicators with authority to design and implement performance improvement initiatives</li> <li>Competency management, staff education coordination, and support for nursing certification efforts</li> <li>Budget planning and resource management responsibilities at the unit level</li> <li>Regulatory readiness accountability for Joint Commission, CMS, and other applicable survey bodies</li> <li>Participation in inpatient nursing leadership on-call rotation</li> <li>Hands-on direct patient care support available during high-census or staffing shortage periods</li> <li>Active participation in Pathway to Excellence® initiatives, with a stated organizational commitment to a healthy work environment</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred</li> <li>Minimum of 3 years of nursing leadership experience in a Medical Surgical Unit or comparable acute care setting</li> <li>Current, unrestricted Colorado RN license required</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, and proximity to Colorado National Monument, Arches National Park, and the ski resorts of the Grand Mesa. The city offers a lower cost of living than Colorado's Front Range metros, a strong public school system, and a genuine small-city feel with a growing healthcare and wine-country economy. For clinicians seeking outdoor access, affordable housing, and a tight-knit professional community without the congestion of Denver or Boulder, Grand Junction is a compelling destination.</p>