CNA Jobs in Grand Junction, Colorado
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CNA shifts in Grand Junction
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- CNA license, active and in good standing
- BLS/CPR certification — active, not expired
- COVID vaccination or a signed exemption form
- Current TB test — skin or chest X-ray within the past year, or blood test within two years
- Required skills tests, taken in the app (6 tests, about 5 minutes each)
- A background check
- Long-term care staff must clear a CAPS check (Colorado Adult Protective Services).
No reference checks. Upload your credentials once during onboarding in the app, then start claiming shifts.
Working as a CNA in Grand Junction
Per diem CNA shifts here are hands-on floor care in skilled nursing and long-term care — vitals, ADLs, transfers, feeding assistance, and charting alongside a charge nurse. It is the most consistently available per diem work in this market. There were 56 CNA shifts posted here over the last twelve months, so the work is steady rather than occasional.
Grand Junction is the largest city on Colorado‘s Western Slope, at the confluence of the Colorado and Gunnison rivers. It anchors care for the entire western third of the state, drawing nurses from Fruita, Palisade, and Delta.
CNAs need an active Colorado nurse aide certification in good standing before claiming shifts — aide certification does not transfer automatically, so if you are certified in another state, apply for Colorado reciprocity first. Colorado also requires a CAPS background-check clearance.
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FAQs about working in Grand Junction
How much do per diem CNAs make in Grand Junction?
Rates vary by facility and shift — nights, weekends and holidays pay more than weekday shifts. You see the exact rate on every shift in the Switch app before you claim it, so there is no negotiating after the fact.
Do I need a Colorado credential to work CNA shifts in Grand Junction?
CNAs need an active Colorado nurse aide certification in good standing before claiming shifts — aide certification does not transfer automatically, so if you are certified in another state, apply for Colorado reciprocity first. Colorado also requires a CAPS background-check clearance.
How often do CNA shifts post in Grand Junction?
There were 56 CNA shifts posted here over the last twelve months. You set the facilities, days and shift times you want to see, and there is no minimum commitment — pick up one shift or build a full schedule.
How fast do I get paid?
Once your shift is approved you can cash out the next day with SwitchPay, instead of waiting on a two-week pay cycle.
What do I need to start working CNA shifts in Grand Junction?
An active listing in good standing on the state nurse aide registry, current BLS/CPR, COVID vaccination or a signed exemption, and a current TB test. You take short skills tests in the app during onboarding. No reference checks. Colorado also requires a CAPS background-check clearance.