RN New Graduate Residency Program

We are recruiting for a motivated RN New Graduate Residency Program to join our team!

We are here for life’s journey.
Where is your life journey taking you?

Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all:

Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health.

Department

Inpatient Nursing Director

We are recruiting for New Graduates Nurses to join our team!

 

We are here for life’s journey.

Where is your life journey taking you?

Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all: Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health.

Dear Future Nurses:

You are warmly invited to join us for a special Nursing Student Open House at Denver Health. This drop‑in event offers an excellent opportunity to:

• Meet our managers and recruiters
• Ask questions and learn about career pathways
• Explore the hospital during a guided tour
• Attend a presentation on our accredited Nurse Residency Program
• Enjoy hearty snacks and refreshments (please bring an appetite!)

Event Details

• Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
• Time: 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. (Drop‑in; feel free to arrive anytime during the window)
• Location: Denver Health Campus – Pavilion C, Sabin Classroom
  790 Delaware St., Denver, CO 80204
• Parking: Free parking available at 645 Delaware St.

We look forward to seeing you and sharing the Denver Health experience.

Click HERE to register.

An invitation from our CNO: Denver Health Nursing Open House Fall 2025 - YouTube

We understand the support needed for a new nurse to be successful. With this in mind, we offer a 12-month Nurse Residency Program that provides monthly education classes and hands-on clinical experiences, designed to ease the transition from student to practicing professional nurse. Our program builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in nursing education programs. Click here to learn more about our residency program, accredited with distinction from ANCC (the American Nurse Credentialing Center).

To see what it’s like being a nurse at Denver Health, check out this video.

Nursing Units (Select your preferences when you apply. A recruiter will route your application and a hiring manager will reach out for an interview.) The units currently hiring are in bold. This list is updated on Fridays.

Critical Care

Medical ICU (MICU)
Surgical ICU (SICU)
3B Flex /Progressive Care Unit
 

Acute Care
Medical/Oncology (9A)
Medical/Telemetry (8A)
Medical/Cardiology (7A)
Med/Surg/Tele (6A)
Surgical Trauma Unit (4B)
Ortho Trauma Unit (3B)

Oasis (5W)
Med/Surg/Tele-Correctional Care Unit

ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders

Women and Children's
Labor and Delivery
Mom/Baby
Pediatrics/Pediatrics ICU (PICU)
Neonatal ICU (NICU)

Emergency Services
Adult Emergency Department
Pediatric Emergency Department
Transfer Center
Admission/Discharge Unit
Clinical Decision Unit- Short Stay Observation Unit
Rapid Response Team
SANE Program - Forensic Nursing

Surgical Services
Preop/PACU
 

Behavioral Health
Adult Inpatient Psychiatry
Adolescent Behavioral Health
Psychiatric Emergency Services

Float Pool

Pay Range

Starting base pay is $34.00

Additional incentives:

· Highly competitive shift differentials

This role is eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 20 days of Paid Time Off
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 401(a) Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions
• Adoption Assistant Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• RTD ECO Pass

Wellbeing Resources:

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + Work/Life Support: Financial, emotional and physical wellbeing resources.Text and video counseling support available.

· Resilience in Stressful Events (RISE) - RISE offers 24/7 peer support for Denver Health personnel.

· Work/Life Support: Contact our Navigator with WorkLife Partnership for help and to provide assistance with things like household budgeting, stress management support, utility assistance, free or low-cost meals for children, etc.

 

Responsibilities

· Under general supervision, the professional nurse applies critical thinking, evidence-based policies, procedures, guidelines and competence to collaborate with the health care team to promote excellence in patient safety and quality outcomes.

· Adhere to, comply with, and demonstrates support for the mission and values of Denver Health as well as Standards of Professional Nursing Practice.

· Ensure confidentiality of patient information

· Demonstrate knowledge and applicability of the principles of growth and development over the life span, as well as demonstrate the ability to assess data reflecting the patient’s status and interpret appropriate cultural information of the patient(s) to whom care/services are being delivered/provided.

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

· Knowledge of techniques, methods and competencies of clinical nursing practices.

· Knowledge of safety principles and infection control in the patient care environment.

· Knowledge of standards, policies, and procedures of Denver Health as they pertain to nursing.

· Skill to properly use medical instruments and laboratory equipment.

· Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form.

· Ability to assess patients’ needs and coordinate proper nursing care.

· Ability to use computers and computer systems. Bilingual skills preferred.

 

Education

· Associate’s degree in Nursing (ADN); Bachelor’s degree (BSN) preferred

Credentials

· Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) from American Heart Association or Red Cross (Required)
Registered Nurse (Required) - Must be licensed by employment start date; apply and interview up to 120 days before your NCLEX date.

Location
Main Campus – 777 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204

Shift
All Shifts Available

Work Type

Full-Time (36 hours/week), Part-Time, and Intermittent

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 18 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison and Safety, a Public Health department, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Denver Health is committed to provide equal treatment and equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. As an EOE, Denver Health does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Shift

Work Type

Regular (0.9 FTE)

Salary

$34.00 - $56.57 / hr

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program 

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.