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Mercy Hospital

Safety Sitter

Durango, CO

$18 - $22.83/hr

... Work Mercy Hospital is an 82 bed, acute care hospital located in the scenic southwestern Colorado town of Durango. It is the only hospital in Colorado to be rated by Medicare with five stars for ...

Mercy Hospital

Safety Sitter

Durango, CO · On-site

$18 - $22.83/hr

Where You'll Work Mercy Hospital is an 82 bed, acute care hospital located in the scenic southwestern Colorado town of Durango. It is the only hospital in Colorado to be rated by Medicare with five ...

Mercy Hospital

Safety Sitter

Durango, CO · On-site

$18 - $22.83/hr

... Work Mercy Hospital is an 82 bed, acute care hospital located in the scenic southwestern Colorado town of Durango. It is the only hospital in Colorado to be rated by Medicare with five stars for ...

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How much do temporary mercy hospital sitter jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary mercy hospital sitter in the United States is $18.83, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $21.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temporary Mercy Hospital Sitter vs Patient Care Assistant?

AspectTemporary Mercy Hospital SitterPatient Care Assistant
CredentialsMinimal; often no formal certification requiredCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or similar certification often required
Work EnvironmentHospital settings, primarily monitoring and observing patientsBroader healthcare settings, providing direct patient care
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, short-term staffing agenciesHospitals, nursing homes, long-term care facilities
Job FocusMonitoring patient safety, observation dutiesAssisting with daily activities, basic patient care

In summary, a Temporary Mercy Hospital Sitter primarily focuses on patient observation and safety without providing direct care, while a Patient Care Assistant offers hands-on assistance with daily activities and basic healthcare tasks, often requiring certification.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Mercy Hospital Sitter job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 4% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,169 per year, or $18.8 per hour.
Safety Sitter

Safety Sitter

Mercy Hospital

Durango, CO

$18 - $22.83/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description


Job Summary and Responsibilities

You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.

Performs direct observation of the patient to maintain safety. Utilizes specialized training, de-escalation techniques and other interventions as applicable to create a therapeutic and calming environment for patients. Communicates patient mental and/or physical status changes to the primary Registered Nurse and/or Nurse Leader. Assumes personal accountability for organizational mission and core values.

Job Requirements

In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • BLS through the American Heart Association required
  • De-escalation training preferred                  
  • Six months previous CNA or EMT experience preferred
  • Ability to learn new tasks, follow written and verbal instructions, make judgments, work well with a variety of people   
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; well organized and able to multi-task
  • Vision sufficient to read medical records, instruments, documentation, and visual changes in client condition
  • Hearing sufficient to interact with client who may be unable to speak at normal voice level
  • Sufficient mobility and dexterity to assist patients with call lights, side rails and to react appropriately to confused or agitated patients until assistance arrives

Medium Work - exert/lift up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. frequently, and/or up to 10lbs. constantly

Where You'll Work

Mercy Hospital is an 82 bed, acute care hospital located in the scenic southwestern Colorado town of Durango. It is the only hospital in Colorado to be rated by Medicare with five stars for overall hospital quality. It is recognized for excellence in orthopedic and spine surgery and for outstanding patient experience and patient safety. Mercy has also received ten consecutive 'A' grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group. Our providers use state-of-the-art technology in an environment designed to promote wellbeing and healing of body, mind, and spirit. Among the many specialty services available at Mercy are emergency care (Level III trauma designation), surgical care, cardiac care (including interventional), Orthopedic and Spine Centers of Excellence, a Family Birthing Center, home care, hospice care and more. Durango offers an exceptional quality of life with small town charm, excellent schools, and year-round, world-class outdoor recreation opportunities including snow sports, river sports, hiking, biking, camping and more.


Pay Range
$18.00 - $22.83 /hour

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