Registered Nurse- New Grad Residency- August 2026 Cohort at Boulder Community Health – Boulder, Colorado

Registered Nurse – New Grad Residency Program- August Cohort Only
Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303

$34.78 an hour - Full-Time, 36 hours per week
+$8/hour night differential for night shifts. +$2.50/hr for weekend shifts.

•12-months of classroom didactic and unit training.
•Placement will be selected in the following departments: Med/Surg, Ortho/Neuro, PCU, and Oncology.
•Interview process will begin the week of April 6, 2026
•Rolling hire dates for the August Cohort will fall between May and August

Perks:
•Rolling hire process- allows for flexibility with start date depending on graduation and NCLEX
•12-month program allows for more training time on the unit
•Smaller cohort sizes to allow for individualized attention and supportive learning
•New grads are able to collaborate and connect with others in their cohort to help foster a sense of community
•Opportunity to shadow different departments throughout the hospital outside of your home unit

Boulder Community Health is excited to offer opportunities for Registered Nurse new graduates to join our team. During the RN residency, you will provide professional nursing care while honing your skills in assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Our focus is on meeting the needs of patients, family, and interdisciplinary teams through effective communication, coordination, evaluation, and commitment to service excellence. Care will be provided for patients across all age groups, ranging from simple, non-urgent cases to complex, life-threatening conditions. Join our team and embark on a fulfilling journey in healthcare, where you can make a difference and continue to learn and grow.

Benefits:
•Health insurance, including a FREE employee only option
•Dental and Vision insurance
•BCH paid Life Insurance; Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance plans
•Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
•Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
•Retirement plan with BCH matching contributions, and discretionary lump sum contribution
•Paid Time Off
•Education assistance program
•Voluntary Wellness programs, to include biometrics, wellness team challenges, and much more
•Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki
•Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions
•Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family

Qualifications
•Colorado RN license in good standing
•BLS certification through American Heart Association
•BSN Degree preferred
•BLS required within the conditional period
•Other certifications may be required within conditional period

Responsibilities
•Promote a patient safety culture and participate in achieving core measures and best practices
•Demonstrate physical and mental ability to apply nursing and management theories, procedures and standards
•Supports and ensures compliance with hospital, division, and departmental policies
•Familiar with organization, department, and job specific environment of care policies, including life safety, utilities management, hazardous material communication, emergency preparedness, infection prevention and medical equipment failure
•Implements interventions based on the Plan of Care, priority of patient’s needs and desired outcome, guidelines/standards of care, and agency policies and procedure
•Evaluates practice in relation to professional standards, statues, regulations, hospital and departmental policies, and standards of care.
•Practices proper HIPAA compliance and performs other duties as assigned

About Boulder Community Health and Boulder, Colorado
Boulder Community Health (BCH) is a not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Boulder, Colorado, serving the Boulder County community. Our flagship facility, Boulder Community Hospital, along with several other locations, provides comprehensive care, including acute care, emergency services, psychiatric care, and outpatient services. BCH offers a wide range of specialties, including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, maternity, and mental health care, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered, high-quality care.
We are dedicated to improving community health through advanced medical technology, evidence-based practices, wellness programs, and community outreach initiatives. BCH maintains strong partnerships with local physicians and supports public health efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and address health disparities.
As a Certified Level II Trauma Center, Boulder Community Hospital provides expert emergency care for serious and complex injuries while delivering comprehensive services across the full continuum of care.

EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace.
BCH will never conduct interviews or ask for employment documents via text.
This position is an internal opening and will close in 7 days. Applications will be accepted until the closing date.