CNA , Float
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting states $17.22–$24.04 an hour. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in Colorado post a median of $22.50 an hour, the middle half $21.46–$24, across 137 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Certified nursing assistants employed in Colorado earn a median of $22.78 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Medicare rating of San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center
Medicare gives San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center 3 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Colorado's hospitals average 3.9). 82% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Colorado hospitals by rating.
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About the job
The salary range displayed represents the typical salary of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.
This position will remain open until filled.
Are you a CNA interested in working in a variety of specialty areas? Do you strive in a fast-paced environment and work well with others on a dynamic team? If so, we would love for you to apply for our float position! We are seeking full-time and part-time applicants to join our team!
What You’ll Need
- High School diploma or GED required.
- An active Certified Nurse Aid (C.N.A.) certification in the State of Colorado.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Computer experience required.
What You’ll Do
- Answering call lights and assists needs of patients within your scope of practice.
- Direct patient care including bathing and oral hygiene.
- Change bed linens, take and record patient temperatures, blood pressure, pulse, oxygen level, and respiration rates.
- Fill shifts in various areas of the hospital as census and patient care needs require.
We Take Care of Our People
As the largest employer in the San Luis Valley, we commit to providing our employees with quality and affordable benefits to complement a fulfilling work experience and help balance life experiences and needs. To show our appreciation of your hard work, we offer a competitive and comprehensive total benefits package, including:
- Full medical, dental and vision plans to suit the needs of you and your family, with low-cost copays and deductibles, all without high out-of-pocket expenses.
- Enjoy a generous amount of Paid Time Off and Sick Leave in your first year with accruals starting on your first day!
- Start saving with Retirement plans available from day one, providing up to 5% employer match after one year of employment.
- Free life and disability insurance benefits for full-time employees with the opportunity to purchase additional coverage at low costs.
- Add to your benefit package with a variety of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts and more.
- Take care of yourself with our free on-site 24-hour employee health center, and discounts to a selection of local fitness/recreational centers.
- Keep learning by utilizing our education program benefits to foster your growth and development.
- Give back to the community with multiple opportunities throughout the year to volunteer with our own non-profit SLV Health Foundation and other SLV- and community-sponsored events.
- Discounts on cell-phone plans, ski/snowboard lift tickets, Dell computers, local pools, Adams State University functions and more!
- Your family is our family so our employees and their family members have access to our employee support services, including up to four free counseling sessions to assist with work/life solutions.
Like to learn more? Click here for more information on our employee benefits program!
From San Luis Valley Health's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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