Registered Nurse – Full-Time

Job Description
Position Summary:

The Registered Nurse assists in the delivery of safe health care to University students who present to the CSU Health Network in the Medical Clinic. This position will work primarily in the Women and Gender Care Clinic as a team nurse who provides nursing care for a team of providers. This position must be flexible to work in a variety of clinics (acute care, primary care, women and gender care, immunizations, or allergy), as the needs arise for patient care.

This position will work a varying full-time schedule, Monday-Friday, between the hours of 7:30-6:00, or depending on patient variables. The salary range is $80,000 – $87,567, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The Registered Nurse reports directly to the Nurse Manager.

Essential Job Duties:

• Performs patient intake including obtaining vital signs, documenting chief complaint and medical history, and using clinical judgment to assess patient acuity.
• Prepares patients for provider visits by gathering necessary supplies and equipment and performing appropriate point-of-care testing.
• Executes standing orders in a timely and accurate manner, including point-of-care testing and medication administration.
• Assists providers with clinical procedures, maintaining appropriate clean or sterile technique and serving as a trained procedural assistant.
• Provides direct patient care and treatments including medication administration, nebulizer treatments, wound and burn care, and other prescribed nursing interventions.
• Obtains diagnostic tests and specimens (e.g., EKGs, point-of-care pregnancy testing, and urinalysis) to support clinical assessment and treatment planning.
• Provides infirmary-level care when indicated, including initiating and monitoring IV fluids, administering IV or IM medications, and preparing patients for hospital transfer.
• Communicates and collaborates with providers and patients by reporting clinical findings, documenting in the electronic health record, and notifying patients of laboratory results, prescription refills, and follow-up instructions.
• Supports specialized and outreach services including RN-led STI assessment and testing, spirometry, campus health clinics (e.g., flu vaccination or URI clinics), and maintaining clinic inventory, such as IUD and implant supplies.

Conditions of Employment:

• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).
• Special Requirements – The CSU Health Network follows CDC guidelines for Employee Health in a healthcare setting, including proof of vaccinations. Employees must show proof of compliance/willingness to comply by start date.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of current Registered Nurse license through the State of Colorado or compact
• Current certification in American Heart Association (AHA) approved Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Bachelor Degree from an accredited college or university AND Associate Degree in Nursing; OR Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university
• Two years of nursing experience in direct patient care

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in urgent care, University health clinic, or women’s care clinic
• Experience working on a multidisciplinary team
• Experience providing clinical services to a young adult/college age population
• Experience working with Electronic Medical Records
• Excellent interpersonal, listening, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-evolving clinic environment

Application Instructions:

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. Applicants needing assistance to submit application materials may contact Tammy Roehrich at Tammy.Roehrich@colostate.edu.

Complete applications must include:

• Cover letter addressing Required Job Qualifications, Preferred Job Qualifications and Essential Job Duties
• Resume

The job posting is open until filled. For full consideration, complete applications must be received by 12:00 AM on Monday, April 20, 2026.

Salary Range
Salary Range: $80,000 – $87,567

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Cover Letter, Resume/CV
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Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.