Nurse Manager Jobs in Colorado

Nurse manager jobs in Colorado are concentrated in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Aurora, where major health systems including UCHealth, SCL Health, and Centura Health maintain large acute care and outpatient networks. Demand is strongest in critical care, emergency services, and behavioral health, reflecting both the state's population growth and its ongoing investment in mental health infrastructure. Openings range from first-time unit managers stepping up from charge nurse roles to experienced directors overseeing multi-unit departments. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles68
Top employerUCHealth
Top cityDenver, CO
Cities hiring28
Work type83% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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UCHealth
Assoc Nurse Manager
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Assoc Nurse Manager
UCHealth
Pueblo, Colorado
Creative & Design
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$42.9 - $66.5/hr
On-Site
CPR Certification
10,000+

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CommonSpirit Health
Nurse Manager Observation Unit
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Nurse Manager Observation Unit
CommonSpirit Health
Lakewood, Colorado
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$48.04 - $83.48/hr
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)

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Professional Case Management
Registered Nurse - RN Case Manager
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Registered Nurse - RN Case Manager
Professional Case Management
Aurora, Colorado
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
1,001-5,000

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Professional Case Management
Registered Nurse - RN Case Manager
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Registered Nurse - RN Case Manager
Professional Case Management
Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
1,001-5,000

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Professional Case Management
Registered Nurse - RN Case Manager
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Registered Nurse - RN Case Manager
Professional Case Management
Arvada, Colorado
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
1,001-5,000

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Nurse Manager Jobs by City in Colorado

Where Colorado roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Denver
10 jobs
Aurora
9 jobs
Colorado Springs
9 jobs
Longmont
4 jobs
Lakewood
3 jobs
Englewood
3 jobs
Grand Junction
3 jobs
Arvada
2 jobs
Pueblo
2 jobs

Nurse Manager Job Market in Colorado

A snapshot from current Colorado openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • UCHealth
    UCHealth10
  • Adaptive Home Health
    Adaptive Home Health8
  • Professional Case Management
    Professional Case Management6
  • CommonSpirit Health
    CommonSpirit Health5
  • P
    PINNACLE HOSPICE CARE3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Colorado Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in nurse manager jobs across Colorado.

  • Active registered nurse license issued or recognized by the Colorado Board of Nursing
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing required, with a master's degree preferred by most systems
  • Minimum of three to five years of clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting
  • Prior charge nurse or supervisory experience demonstrating team leadership and accountability
  • Current BLS certification and ACLS certification for critical care or emergency unit roles
  • Demonstrated experience with budget management, staffing models, and regulatory compliance

Nurse Manager Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a nurse manager in Colorado?

You become a nurse manager in Colorado by first holding an active registered nurse license issued or recognized by the Colorado Board of Nursing, which oversees RN licensure and participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact. Most Colorado employers require a BSN at minimum, with an MSN preferred for management roles. From there, experience as a charge nurse or shift supervisor is the standard stepping stone before moving into a full manager position.

Which companies hire nurse managers in Colorado?

Colorado nurse manager roles are posted by UCHealth, Adaptive Home Health, and Professional Case Management and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Colorado's large integrated health systems and growing community hospital networks create consistent demand for experienced managers across the Front Range.

Which Colorado cities have the most nurse manager jobs?

Denver, Aurora, and Colorado Springs account for the largest share of nurse manager openings in Colorado. Denver drives the majority of postings as the state's primary healthcare hub, home to flagship hospitals and academic medical centers, while Colorado Springs and Aurora reflect the expansion of major regional health systems serving rapidly growing suburban and military-affiliated populations.

Are there remote nurse manager jobs in Colorado?

Yes, but they're rare. Nurse manager roles are fundamentally on-site positions involving direct staff supervision, patient rounds, and unit operations that cannot be performed remotely. About 17% of nurse manager openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to involve administrative or care coordination responsibilities rather than traditional unit management duties.

How can I get hired as a nurse manager in Colorado with little or no experience?

The most realistic path is to move into a charge nurse role first, which is the standard bridge between staff nursing and management in Colorado hospitals. UCHealth, Centura Health, and SCL Health all offer new nurse leader development programs and internal promotion tracks for staff RNs who demonstrate leadership on the unit. Completing a Colorado Board of Nursing-recognized BSN program and earning a certification such as CENP or NE-BC signals readiness to hiring managers even before formal management experience.

Where can I find and apply to nurse manager jobs in Colorado?

You can find and apply to nurse manager jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings from employers across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty, location, and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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