Charge Nurse Jobs in Colorado
Charge Nurse jobs in Colorado are in strong demand, concentrated in hospital systems, critical access facilities, and specialty care centers across the Denver metro, Colorado Springs, and Aurora. Large employers with a lasting presence in the state include UCHealth, SCL Health (Intermountain Health), and HCA Healthcare's HealthONE network, all of which consistently recruit charge nurses at staff, float, and unit-lead levels. The most sought-after specialties are medical-surgical, emergency, and intensive care. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off from Day One
403-B Retirement Plan
4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
Career Development
Whole Person Well-being Resources
Mental Health Resources and Support
Pet Benefits
Schedule:
Full timeShift:
Day (United States of America)Address:
2525 S DOWNING STCity:
DENVERState:
ColoradoPostal Code:
80210Job Description:
- Coordinate patient care across various departments, including PACU, inpatient units, Radiology, and anesthesia.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans based on patient assessments and medical orders.
- Monitor patient progress, continuously assess and document patient progress, and adjust care plans as necessary.
- Collaborate with healthcare team members, including physicians, anesthesiologists, and other providers, to ensure comprehensive and coordinated patient care.
- Prioritize patient needs based on acuity and urgency, ensuring timely and efficient care.
- Serve as a resource for staff regarding procedures, equipment, and patient care, providing guidance and support.
- Facilitate effective communication among healthcare team members to promote continuity of care.
- Supervise and direct the activities of nursing assistants and support staff, ensuring adherence to care standards and evaluating performance.
- Educate patients and families about care plans, treatments, and health management to promote self-care and disease management.
- Respond promptly to emergencies, providing immediate care and stabilizing patients.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, ensuring high standards of patient care and efficient operation of the unit.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must be able to use a high level of abstract reasoning to assess patient, evaluate interventions, and revise plan of care according to patient outcomes. [Required]
- Basic computer skills – must be able to navigate Microsoft windows based programs. [Required]
- Supervision experience and skills required. [Required]
- Maintains current license and knowledge of nursing care requirements for all patients on the unit. Assesses need for personal growth and development and takes the initiative in seeking opportunities to meet this need. [Required]
- Accurately identifies real/potential problems affecting the service and implements solutions with follow-through and communication. [Required]
- Supports staff involvement in project teams/committees as evidenced by discussion in minutes. [Required]
- Projects are completed with consideration for quality, practice, and educational components. [Required]
- Participates in or chairs projects or committees as volunteered or assigned. [Required]
- Consults with patients/families through primary nurse request, direct family request, and/or direct assessment of patient/family response to hospitalization. Assesses patient/significant other survey responses regarding nursing care and services. [Required]
- Collaborates with the department of education and training to plan for orientation of new personnel and unit-specific education/in-service as documented. [Required]
- Monitors the mandatory educational activities of personnel on the unit to ensure individual and unit compliance. [Required]
- Meets with the director on an ongoing basis to discuss plans, progress, problems, and needs of unit. [Required]
- In collaboration with the director, is responsible for effective and efficient fiscal management of department operations to ensure proper utilization of organizational and financial resources. [Required]
- Manages hours worked, including overtime for all unit personnel. Monitors and controls supply use. [Required]
- In collaboration with the leader, is responsible for department’s operational excellence; assures department delivers quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and professional standards. [Required]
- Collaborates with the nurse leader to establish department policies and procedures that reflect the organization’s standards. [Required]
- Manages human resources to ensure quality services and promote positive employee relations. Maintains effective and appropriate staffing by monitoring employee turnover, overtime, and absenteeism. [Required]
- Employee performance appraisals are completed thoroughly and submitted on time, as assigned. [Required]
- Follows human resources policies to implement progressive discipline, when necessary. [Required]
- Collaborates with human resources on the recruitment and selection of qualified employment candidates. [Required]
- Communication with staff is effective, resolving conflicts that may hamper relations and productivity, as observed by nurse leader. [Required]
- Attends and/or leads codes according to policy. Oversees scheduling as directed by leader. [Required]
- Is recognized as a positive role model in living the AH mission. [Required]
- Cerner [Preferred]
- Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred. [Required]
- Skill and proficiency in applying highly technical principles, concepts, and techniques which are central to the nursing profession. Skill in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care as acquired through clinical nursing experience. [Required]
- Demonstrates ability to communicate by reading, writing legibly, speaking, and comprehending English effectively in order to carry out job requirements. [Required]
- Broad nursing knowledge; management ability; ability to accept responsibility, exercise authority, and function independently. Ability to lead a team in providing excellence in patient care. [Required]
- Personal qualities such as kindness, compassion, understanding, integrity, respect, sense of humor, discretion, and confidentiality. [Required]
- Mental and emotional stability, demonstrating a courteous and calm approach to all contacts with patients, visitors, and health care team members. Mature judgment and the ability to handle confidential information. [Required]
- Critical thinking/problem-solving skills. Teamwork, tact, and conflict resolution. Organization, multitasking, and prioritization skills. [Required]
- Ability to provide leadership, direction, and solve complex problems. Accurate documentation within the electronic medical record. [Required]
- Ability to demonstrate proficiency in clinical skills, and a professional bedside manner. Knowledgeable in assigned areas of patient care including health promotion and maintenance. [Required]
- Maintain ongoing contacts within own department; including staff, patients, families, visitors, and physicians. Maintain frequent contact with other departments. Occasionally address some confrontational issues requiring the tact to create good impressions and maintain good will concerning department employees, patients, families, and physicians. Maintain dignity and respect while representing the department with a positive attitude including reflection of body language, at all times. [Required]
Education:
- Associate's of Nursing [Required]
- Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]
Field of Study:
- N/A
Work Experience:
- 1+ acute care hospital experience [Preferred]
Licenses and Certifications:
- Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) [Preferred]
- Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
Physical Requirements -https://tinyurl.com/49cf4xnf
Pay Range:
$34.60 - $65.82This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.
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Find Charge Nurse JobsCharge Nurse Jobs by City in Colorado
Where Colorado roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Charge Nurse Job Market in Colorado
A snapshot from current Colorado openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- UCHealth20

- Denver Health9

- AdventHealth Porter5

- Intermountain Health3

- CorrHealth2

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in charge nurse jobs across Colorado.
- Active registered nurse license issued or recognized by the Colorado Board of Nursing
- Minimum two years of clinical nursing experience in a relevant specialty
- Current BLS certification and ACLS certification required for most acute care settings
- Demonstrated charge or lead nursing experience coordinating unit staff and patient flow
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills for supervising bedside nursing staff
Charge Nurse Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a charge nurse in Colorado?
You must hold an active registered nurse license issued or recognized by the Colorado Board of Nursing, which requires passing the NCLEX-RN exam. Most Colorado hospitals promote charge nurses from experienced staff RNs, typically after several years of bedside experience in a specific unit. A bachelor of science in nursing strengthens your candidacy, and unit-based leadership or preceptor roles are common stepping stones before a formal charge designation.
Which companies hire charge nurses in Colorado?
Colorado charge nurse roles are posted by UCHealth, Denver Health, and AdventHealth Porter and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Colorado's large integrated health systems, including those anchored in the Denver-Aurora metro, tend to post the highest volume of charge nurse openings across inpatient and specialty units.
Which Colorado cities have the most charge nurse jobs?
Denver, Aurora, and Longmont consistently have the most charge nurse openings in Colorado. Denver and Aurora dominate because of the concentration of large academic medical centers and regional hospital campuses there, while Colorado Springs draws significant volume from its own growing network of acute care and specialty hospitals serving the southern Front Range population.
Are there remote charge nurse jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they're rare. Charge nursing is a hands-on, floor-level leadership role that requires physical presence to supervise staff, manage patient flow, and respond to unit needs in real time. About 8% of charge nurse openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions are almost exclusively in telephonic triage or care coordination rather than traditional inpatient charge roles.
How can I get hired as a charge nurse in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is completing a new graduate residency program at a large Colorado health system such as UCHealth or Intermountain Health, which offer structured cohorts that rotate through acute care units and build the clinical foundation charge roles require. From there, taking on preceptor assignments or float pool positions builds the cross-unit familiarity that hiring managers look for before promoting to charge. Holding an active Colorado Board of Nursing RN license and a unit-relevant certification such as CCRN or CEN significantly strengthens your candidacy.
Where can I find and apply to charge nurse jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to charge nurse jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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