Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Resident February 2026 Cohort

Glenwood Springs, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

February 16 2026 START DATE

RN Nurse Resident positions available in the following Departments:

RN Acute Care - Med Surg
RN CCU
RN Family Birth Place
RN Day Surgery
RN Emergency Department - Candidates must have prior Emergency Room or similar experience such as EMT ED TECH etc.
RN Ambulatory Care/Clinics

The Nurse Residency Program (NRP) at Valley View has been assisting newly graduated RNs with their transition to practice since 2009. We are proud to say that our program achieved Accreditation with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in April 2018.

Valley Viewis accredited with distinction as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Centers Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs for our Hospital and Clinics.

Annually this program admits 2 cohorts of new RNs who receive an extended orientation with a designated preceptor; monthly classes that focus on the needs of a transitioning Nurse; and most importantly a year of extensive support from RN Education Facilitators the Program Director and the Nurse Residency Coordinator.

The RN Nurse Resident will sign an agreement to work as a full-time benefitted RN with Valley View for 2 years following completion oforientation on your assigned unit.

Valley View supports nurses working at the top of their licensure so if theNurse Residentis currently an ADN theNurse will work with the Director of Staff Development to advance their degree to a BSN within an agreed upon time frame. Valley View has a tuitionassistance program and scholarship options thatmay help with costs.

$10000 Sign-On Bonus (2-year commitment required)

REQUIRED:

Recent Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Obtain Colorado RN license by February 1 2026.
Must have none or <1 year of RN work experience.
BLS through the American Heart Association with card in-hand before start date.

PREFERRED:

Senior Practicum in area of specialty.

Salary

$36.76/hour - Nurse Resident ADN
$37.50/hour - Nurse Resident BSN
$32.68/hour - Clinic Nurse Resident ADN
$33.99/hour - Clinic Nurse Resident BSN
$10000 Sign-on bonus (2-year commitment required)
$2.25/hour evening shift differential when working a minimum of 4 consecutive hours between 3:00pm-11:30pm.
$4.00/hour night shift differential when working a minimum of 4 consecutive hours between 11:00pm - 7:30am.
$4.25/hour weekend differential when working 5 or more continuous hours between 7pm on Friday and 7am on Sunday.
Annual Bonussbased upon individual and organizational performances.

BENEFITS

Medical Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
Employer paid basic life coverage with buy-up coverage options
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care and dependent care.
Time away from work: paid time off (PTO) paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI) Paid Sick/Bereavement Leave under Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA) leaves of absence.
Tuition Assistance Available
Retirement Plan 401(a)
Retirement Plan 403(b) plans with employer matching contributions.
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount on Valley View Medical Services
Employee voluntary benefits such as Discounted RFTA bus passes discounted gym memberships Corporate Ski passes free car seat for new Valley View babies born or adopted by Valley View employee(s)
Free Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes based on availability.

Loan Repayment:

Valley View is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!

APPLICATION SUBMISSION END DATE

This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

Nursing at Valley View

Nursing at Valley View Hospital has a history of excellence in providing a compassionate patient-centered recently received Pathway to Excellence Designation.

We are looking for nurses that combine compassionate care with clinical expertise. Learn more about nursing at Valley View including nurse champions living in the Roaring Fork Valley and the programs that make nursing at Valley View a fulfilling and rewarding career by clicking on the following link: View is a 78-bed hospital that has maintained its independent nonprofit status since 1955.

At Valley View our mission is to provide convenient connected care to the communities of Western Colorado with scope technology and expertise that are rarely found in regional hospitals.

February 16 2026 START DATE RN Nurse Resident positions available in the following Departments:RN Acute Care - Med SurgRN CCURN Family Birth PlaceRN Day SurgeryRN Emergency Department - Candidates must have prior Emergency Room or similar experience such as EMT ED TECH etc.RN Am...