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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Overview

Open roles75
Top employerOptum
Top cityDenver, CO
Cities hiring26
Work type54% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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UCHealth
Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner - PRN Urgent Care- Voyager
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Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner - PRN Urgent Care- Voyager
UCHealth
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Customer Service
Customer Support
$55.29 - $72.49/hr
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care Voyager - Colorado Springs
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Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care Voyager - Colorado Springs
UCHealth
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Customer Service
Customer Support
$115k - $151k/yr
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care 0.83 FTE - Voyager
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Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care 0.83 FTE - Voyager
UCHealth
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Customer Service
Customer Support
$85k - $124k/yr
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Health Solutions
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Health Solutions
Pueblo, Colorado
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$140k - $145k/yr
CPR Certification
201-500

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Health Now Family Practice + Walk In Clinic
Nurse Practitioner -Primary Care (2+ yrs)
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Nurse Practitioner -Primary Care (2+ yrs)
Health Now Family Practice + Walk In Clinic
Centennial, Colorado
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$110k - $140k/yr
On-Site
BLS Certification
2-10

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Nurse Practitioner Jobs by City in Colorado

Where Colorado roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Colorado Springs
8 jobs
Aurora
5 jobs
Greeley
4 jobs
Loveland
4 jobs
Westminster
4 jobs
Pueblo
3 jobs
Centennial
3 jobs
Fort Collins
3 jobs

Nurse Practitioner Job Market in Colorado

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

Who's Hiring

Optum
Optum5 open roles
UCHealth
UCHealth3 open roles
TeamHealth
TeamHealth3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

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 Optum, UCHealth, and TeamHealth, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 Colorado. 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 46% of nurse practitioner openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of August 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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