Clinical Nurse Jobs in Colorado
Clinical Nurse jobs in Colorado are in strong demand, with openings concentrated in hospital systems, outpatient clinics, and integrated health networks across the Front Range and Western Slope. The largest hiring activity is in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Aurora, where established systems like UCHealth, SCL Health (now Intermountain Health), and Children's Hospital Colorado consistently recruit clinical nurses at every level from new graduate to senior staff. The most in-demand specialties in Colorado are medical-surgical, critical care, and behavioral health nursing. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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As our Site Clinical Coordinator Nurse Residency Program, you will serve as a pivotal leader in shaping the transition-to-practice experience by maintaining program standardization, securing accreditation, and driving clinical excellence. You will collaborate with national and facility leadership to ensure the residency program remains a strategic asset for nurse retention and professional growth.
Every day you will manage the site-level implementation of the residency curriculum while fostering a supportive environment for residents and preceptors. You will work closely with clinical educators to monitor resident progress, facilitate classes, and bridge identified knowledge or practice gaps.
To be successful in this role, you will possess strong leadership and organizational skills, along with a deep commitment to mentoring new nursing staff. You must be adept at building relationships across the facility to ensure program accountability and alignment with our organizational nursing vision.
- In collaboration with the Nurse Residency Supervisor, maintains program standards, structure, curriculum, policy, and processes that support resident progression, program sustainability, and nurse retention.
- Partners with site leadership to ensure processes and structures are deployed consistently to guarantee expectations for performance are established and accountability is maintained.
- Ensures that ongoing assessments of resident and preceptor knowledge, skills, and practice gaps are performed.
- Facilitates Nurse Residency Program classes as outlined by the Nurse Residency Supervisor and Clinical Nurse Educators.
- Implements standards for measurable, realistic program outcomes with timelines and accountabilities for the Nurse Residency Program.
- Develops and supports site faculty, subject matter experts, residents, and local leadership.
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- Minimum of two (2) years clinical experience in the acute care setting
- Active, unencumbered Colorado Registered Nurse licensure
- Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association
With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Pay Range
$38.43 - $68.92 /hour
As our Site Clinical Coordinator Nurse Residency Program, you will serve as a pivotal leader in shaping the transition-to-practice experience by maintaining program standardization, securing accreditation, and driving clinical excellence. You will collaborate with national and facility leadership to ensure the residency program remains a strategic asset for nurse retention and professional growth.
Every day you will manage the site-level implementation of the residency curriculum while fostering a supportive environment for residents and preceptors. You will work closely with clinical educators to monitor resident progress, facilitate classes, and bridge identified knowledge or practice gaps.
To be successful in this role, you will possess strong leadership and organizational skills, along with a deep commitment to mentoring new nursing staff. You must be adept at building relationships across the facility to ensure program accountability and alignment with our organizational nursing vision.
- In collaboration with the Nurse Residency Supervisor, maintains program standards, structure, curriculum, policy, and processes that support resident progression, program sustainability, and nurse retention.
- Partners with site leadership to ensure processes and structures are deployed consistently to guarantee expectations for performance are established and accountability is maintained.
- Ensures that ongoing assessments of resident and preceptor knowledge, skills, and practice gaps are performed.
- Facilitates Nurse Residency Program classes as outlined by the Nurse Residency Supervisor and Clinical Nurse Educators.
- Implements standards for measurable, realistic program outcomes with timelines and accountabilities for the Nurse Residency Program.
- Develops and supports site faculty, subject matter experts, residents, and local leadership.
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- Minimum of two (2) years clinical experience in the acute care setting
- Active, unencumbered Colorado Registered Nurse licensure
- Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association
With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Pay Range
$38.43 - $68.92 /hour
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What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical nurse jobs across Colorado.
- Active Colorado RN license issued or recognized by the Colorado Board of Nursing
- Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited program
- Current BLS certification required before first day of patient care
- Minimum one year of acute care or clinical nursing experience preferred
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Strong communication and care coordination skills in team-based clinical settings
Clinical Nurse Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical nurse in Colorado?
To become a clinical nurse in Colorado, you must hold an active registered nurse license issued by the Colorado Board of Nursing. You earn that license by completing an accredited associate or bachelor's degree in nursing, then passing the NCLEX-RN exam. Colorado participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so nurses already licensed in another compact state can practice in Colorado without obtaining a separate state license.
How much do clinical nurses make in Colorado?
Clinical nurses in Colorado earn a median of about $100,260 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $79,500 for the lowest 10% to over $124,940 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire clinical nurses in Colorado?
Employers hiring clinical nurses in Colorado right now include HCA HealthONE Swedish, HCA HealthONE Mountain Ridge, and Fresenius Medical Care, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Colorado's large integrated health systems, including academic medical centers and regional hospital networks, drive the majority of consistent full-time clinical nurse hiring across the state.
Which Colorado cities have the most clinical nurse jobs?
Aurora, Denver, and Thornton have the most clinical nurse openings in Colorado, reflecting the concentration of major hospital systems and medical campuses along the Front Range, where large academic health centers and regional flagship hospitals anchor demand and pull hiring volume well above other parts of the state.
Are there remote clinical nurse jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they're rare. Clinical nursing is a hands-on, patient-facing role and the large majority of positions require on-site presence. About 10% of clinical nurse openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those roles are almost exclusively in areas like telephonic triage, utilization review, or care management where direct patient contact is not required.
How can I get hired as a clinical nurse in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a new-graduate residency program, and several large Colorado employers run structured ones: UCHealth and Children's Hospital Colorado both operate nurse residency programs designed specifically for candidates without post-graduation experience. Applying for med-surg or general telemetry roles is the most common lateral entry point, as those units hire new grads more readily than specialty floors. Having your Colorado RN license active and BLS certification current before you apply gives your application an immediate edge over candidates still waiting on credentials.
Where can I find and apply to clinical nurse jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to clinical 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 experience and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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