Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Colorado
Nurse Practitioner jobs in Colorado are concentrated in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Aurora, where health systems like UCHealth, SCL Health, and Children's Hospital Colorado maintain large ambulatory and acute care campuses. Demand is especially strong in primary care, psychiatric-mental health, and family practice, with positions open at every level from new graduate to senior clinician. Colorado's growing population and persistent provider shortages across the Front Range and mountain communities keep the market active year-round. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Summary
About the Position: This is for Psychiatry Services at EVANS Army Community Hospital located in Fort Carson, CO.
This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
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Duties
- Perform full range of advanced practice nursing care duties for patients requiring psychiatric/behavioral health services.
- Evaluate new patient and existing patients on behavioral health/psychiatric needs.
- Implement mutually agreed upon solutions regarding behavioral health.
- Educate patients about risks and benefits of prescribed medications.
- Observe patients closely, evaluate and record any significant behavior and reaction patterns.
- Comply with all appropriate Joint Commission standards and National Patient Safety goals, and other quality improvement projects.
- Maintain appropriate records using a computerized record keeping and coding system.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- This position is required to be screened for and obtain necessary immunizations/vaccinations (hepatitis, influenza, etc.), unless exempted by a licensed physician.
- This position is required to work uncommon tours of duty hours such as, on-call, working either fixed or rotating shifts, evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
- This position is designated “Mission Essential”.
- This position is subject to TDY or business travel requirements to various locations. This may require travel via privately owned vehicles, commercial transport platforms, and/or military aircraft, ships, and vehicles.
- This position requires a pre-employment physical annually and thereafter.
- This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is therefore subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations.
- This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.
- Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
- This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure with no limitations, stipulations or pending adverse actions.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain current APRN certification
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Basic Requirement for Advanced Practice Nurse (Clinical/Psychiatric):
Education
A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education(external link), Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs(external link), Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education(external link), or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education(external link) at the time the degree was obtained.
Degree from Foreign Nursing School: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (external link) is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.
Advanced Practice Nurse Positions: For Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) positions, applicants must possess a graduate or higher level degree in nursing from an accredited educational program in the area of expertise or specialty indicated by the position.
- Areas of specialties for positions include, but are not limited to, Acute Care, Anesthesia, Community Health, Family, Geriatric, Home Health, Midwifery, Neonatal, Oncology, Pediatric, Psychiatric, Allergy and Immunology, Women's Health, Cardiovascular, Dermatology, Occupational Health, Orthopedic, Respiratory, or other specialties identified for the position.
Licensure
For all grade levels and positions, applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination(external link). In addition, they must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
Additional License Requirements for Advanced Practice Nurse Positions: Applicants for Advanced Practice Nurse positions must be licensed or registered by a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States in the clinical specialty required by the position.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
Professional Nursing Experience: One or more full years of professional nursing experience which includes (1) diagnosing psychiatric illnesses for beneficiaries needing psychiatric/behavioral health services; and (2) performing psychiatric evaluations to assess psychiatric/behavioral patients; and (3) prescribing medications to patients with psychiatric/behavioral health needs.
This definition of professional nursing experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).
Education
See Qualifications section for education requirements.
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone-no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Additional information
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
- Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.
Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.
Required Documents
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
1. Your resume:
- Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
- For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
- Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
- If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
- For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.
- Cover Letter, optional
- Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
- License/Certification: This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
- The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/09/2026to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13096240).
- Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section.
- You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete.
- It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
- Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.
Agency contact information
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Fort Carson, CO 80913
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Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
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Who's Hiring
- UCHealth13
- Intermountain Health7
- OneOncology4
- Kaiser Permanente4
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What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nurse practitioner jobs across Colorado.
- Active Colorado nurse practitioner license issued by the Colorado Board of Nursing
- Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program
- Current national board certification such as AANP or ANCC in a relevant specialty
- Valid DEA registration and Colorado prescriptive authority to manage medications independently
- Current BLS and ACLS certification from the American Heart Association
- One or more years of clinical experience in a relevant specialty or care setting
Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a nurse practitioner in Colorado?
You become a nurse practitioner in Colorado by completing an accredited Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice program, passing a national board certification exam through AANP or ANCC, and then applying for an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license through the Colorado Board of Nursing. Colorado also requires a separate application for prescriptive authority, including DEA registration, before you can prescribe independently.
How much do nurse practitioners make in Colorado?
Nurse practitioners in Colorado earn a median of about $132,930 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $87,770 for the lowest 10% to over $170,310 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire nurse practitioners in Colorado?
Employers hiring nurse practitioners in Colorado right now include UCHealth, Intermountain Health, and OneOncology, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. UCHealth, SCL Health, Centura Health, and the Veterans Affairs Eastern Colorado Health Care System are among the most consistent large-system hirers across the Front Range.
Which Colorado cities have the most nurse practitioner jobs?
The Colorado cities with the most nurse practitioner openings are Denver, Colorado Springs, and Aurora. Denver anchors the market as home to the state's largest health systems and academic medical centers, while Colorado Springs and Aurora generate consistent volume through military-affiliated facilities, regional hospital campuses, and rapidly expanding outpatient networks serving the corridor's growing residential population.
Are there remote nurse practitioner jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they're rare. About 28% of nurse practitioner openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, which reflects how hands-on the role typically is. The positions most likely to offer remote or telehealth components are psychiatric-mental health and primary care roles where platforms serving rural and mountain communities have built out virtual care programs.
How can I get hired as a nurse practitioner in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a new-graduate residency or fellowship program, and UCHealth, Children's Hospital Colorado, and the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System have all run structured programs designed for NPs coming straight out of school. Applicants without direct NP experience often transition from RN roles in the ICU, emergency, or specialty clinic settings, where clinical depth compensates for limited independent practice time. A completed national board certification and Colorado prescriptive authority approval before you apply signals readiness and removes a common hiring barrier.
Where can I find and apply to nurse practitioner jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to nurse practitioner jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings updated regularly. Search the roles that match your specialty and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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