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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Department: 5 East Tower and 2 South
Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Flex
Pay: $42.90 - $66.50 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's in Nursing. Preferred: Master's in Nursing.
- State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Relevant certification as determined at position level.
- 3 years of experience in related clinical areas.
- NIHSS within 6 months BLS - BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.
At UCHealth, We Improve Lives
Picture yourself on a dynamic team improving lives in the following way(s):
- Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care utilizing the nursing process
- Values a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes
- Prioritizes wellness, a patient perspective and evidence-based practice
- Models proficiency through precepting those new to healthcare and/or UCHealth
- Welcomes new knowledge in a fast paced, innovative clinical environment
- Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care
Acute Care:
- Direct care includes specialty Acute Care (Med-Surg) Units of moderate to high patient acuity
- AMSN's core curriculum and various specialty certification standards are included in evidence based care models for each unit
- Clinical Educators support and guide individualized specialty education and training for competency validation throughout clinical orientation
Employees are our number one asset.
UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program. *
Recognition
- Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
- Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
- Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.
Health and well-being
- Medical, dental and vision coverage.
- Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
- Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
- Free Care.com membership.
- Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
- Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
- Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
- Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.
Retirement and savings
- 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
- Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
- Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health saving accounts available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.
Education and career growth
- UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
- Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
- Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
- Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
- Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.
We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.
UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
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Nurse Manager Job Market in Colorado
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Who's Hiring
- UCHealth10

- Adaptive Home Health8

- Professional Case Management6

- CommonSpirit Health5

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Top Industries Hiring
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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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