Registered Nurse (RN) - Adult Inpatient Psychiatry

This Psychiatry position at Denver Health is open to registered nurse candidates.

Registered Nurses have diverse career pathways from bedside care to telehealth triage, care coordination, and leadership roles with increasingly flexible scheduling options.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Denver Health lists compensation for this registered nurse position at $34k to $56k annually.

This is approximately 85% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $56000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Denver, Colorado.

Key skills and qualifications: Critical Thinking, Evidence-Based Practices, Patient Assessment, Record Keeping, Symptom Monitoring, Treatment Plan Modification, Care Plan Development, Patient Examination Assistance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Registered Nurse will adhere to ANA standards to provide care by assessing patient needs, monitoring vital signs, modifying treatment plans, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure safety and quality outcomes. Essential functions include administering nursing care, managing medicati...

Benefits package: Up to 27 paid days off per year, Immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, Generous medical plans, Free RTD EcoPass, On-site employee fitness center, Childcare discount programs, Tuition reimbursement, Education & development opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.