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How much do new grad rn jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for new grad rn in Grand Junction, CO is $29.16, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.25 and $29.76 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by New Grad RNs during their first year, and how do hospitals support them?

New Grad RNs often encounter challenges such as adjusting to shift work, managing their time efficiently, and building confidence in clinical decision-making. Many hospitals offer structured residency or orientation programs, mentorship from experienced nurses, and ongoing training to help bridge the gap between school and independent practice. Supportive team environments and regular feedback sessions are also common, helping new nurses develop critical thinking skills and adapt to the demands of patient care. These resources are designed to ease the transition, reduce stress, and cultivate professional growth in your early nursing career.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the New Grad Rn position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a New Grad RN, you need a nursing degree, active RN licensure, and basic clinical skills in patient care and assessment. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), medication administration systems, and standard hospital equipment is typically required. Strong teamwork, eagerness to learn, effective communication, and resilience help new graduates transition smoothly into professional practice. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring patient safety, adapting to fast-paced settings, and laying the foundation for a successful nursing career.

How to Get a Job as a New Grad RN

Some hospitals and facilities run programs designed specifically for the recent graduate. The new grad RN program may require you to have earned a specific GPA and mandate that you graduated from the program within the past year. To apply, you need to be on track to complete your bachelor’s degree and earn your license. Each program specifies the dates by which you need both to enter the program if accepted. However, you can also apply for any available RN position with the same qualifications, as it is not mandatory to complete a new grad RN program. To apply, you need proof of your license and a resume detailing your nursing history.

What is a New Grad RN job?

A New Grad RN job is an entry-level nursing position designed for newly licensed registered nurses who have recently graduated from an accredited nursing program. These roles provide structured training, mentorship, and hands-on experience to help new nurses transition into professional practice. Many hospitals and healthcare facilities offer New Grad RN residency programs to support skill development and confidence.

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Intermountain Health

Grand Junction, CO • On-site

$37.45 - $57.29/hr

Other

Posted 17 days ago


Intermountain Health rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 841 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

337th of 890 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Job Description:

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients. The staff RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members.

Essential Functions

  • Assess: Performs appropriate assessment of physical, social, and psychological status (including cognitive, communicative, and developmental skills as appropriate). Seeks and evaluates information acquired from other members of interdisciplinary team: patient, family, physician, non-nursing disciplines, support staff, others.

  • Plan: Uses assessment information and critical thinking skills to collaboratively develop individualized plan of care. Actively seeks patient, family, team, and physician involvement to develop plan of care including needed education. Collaboratively plans and prepares patients for further support needs once the current episode of care outcomes are met (i.e., teaching, referrals, and follow-up).

  • Implement: Directs the interdisciplinary care team via delegation, coordination, and collaboration as appropriate. Provides or delegates care consistent with plan of care, guidelines of care and professional licensure provisions. Demonstrates the ability to set priorities and to coordinate and organize patient care delivery through effectively managing time, supplies, and resources.

  • Evaluate: Evaluates patient response to interventions through review of achievement of goals, clinical outcomes, patient, and family satisfaction. Revises plan of care as indicated and reassesses changes as appropriate.

  • Professionalism: Promotes nursing profession and participate in development of others.Integrates legal and ethical standards into practice, complies with regulatory standards, practices within scope of licensure, provides accurate & timely documentation, and understands legal implications of care delivery.

Skills

  • Patient Care Delivery

  • Nursing Fundamentals

  • Interdisciplinary Teams

  • Documentations

  • Professional Etiquette

  • Accountability

  • Patient Care Coordination

  • Communication

  • Patient Evaluation

  • Critical Thinking

Minimum Qualifications

  • Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in state of practice. Valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of the start of employment.

  • RNs with less than 12 months of experience must obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four (4) years of their hire date.

  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN). Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required as of the job description's last update on 4/27/2025. Employees hired or promoted prior to this date will be held to the minimum requirements that were in place at the time of their promotion or hire.

Physical Requirements

  • Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.

  • Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.

  • Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.

  • Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.

  • Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)

  • May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

  • For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location:

St. Marys Regional Hospital

Work City:

Grand Junction

Work State:

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$37.45 - $57.29

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/benefits) .

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.

All positions subject to close without notice.


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