Nursing Supervisor Jobs in Colorado
Nursing supervisor jobs in Colorado are in strong and steady demand, concentrated in hospital systems, long-term care networks, and behavioral health facilities across a state with one of the more active healthcare labor markets in the Mountain West. Denver, Colorado Springs, and Aurora account for the largest share of openings, with established systems like UCHealth, SCL Health, and Centura Health among the most consistent hirers of nursing supervisors statewide. Specialties seeing the most consistent need include med-surg, emergency services, and behavioral health supervision. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Department: Clinical Education
Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Days
Pay: $45.05 - $69.82 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option
This role will support education and educators located across our Metro Denver community hospitals, including Highlands Ranch Hospital, Longs Peak Hospital, and Broomfield Hospital.
Summary:
- Supervises daily professional development staff activities for an assigned specialty staff.
Responsibilities:
- Determines, coordinates and supervises daily staffing assignments and levels.
- Provides direction, orientation, and training, coaching, and mentoring to staff. Performs or assists with performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.
- Assesses quality of services delivered and facilitates staff development programs. Ensures staff compliance with departmental and organizational policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Performs specialty staffing responsibilities as needed to fulfill required service levels. Leads the handling and resolution of complex issues and complaints.
- Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
- State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- 5 years of nursing experience. Preferred: Leadership experience.
- BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross with card in-hand before start date. BLS card must be good through sixty days of hire. All renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.
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 savings account 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 they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
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What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nursing supervisor jobs across Colorado.
- Active Colorado RN license issued or recognized by the Colorado Board of Nursing
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher degree from an accredited program
- Minimum of three to five years of clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting
- Prior charge nurse or team lead experience demonstrating supervisory responsibility
- Current BLS certification with ACLS preferred for acute care supervisor roles
- Demonstrated ability to manage staff scheduling, performance reviews, and patient safety protocols
Nursing Supervisor Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a nursing supervisor in Colorado?
To become a nursing supervisor in Colorado, you first need an active RN license issued or recognized by the Colorado Board of Nursing, which requires passing the NCLEX-RN. Most Colorado employers require a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and several years of clinical nursing experience before moving into a supervisory role. From there, candidates typically progress through charge nurse or senior staff positions before stepping into full supervision responsibilities.
Which companies hire nursing supervisors in Colorado?
Colorado nursing supervisor roles are posted by UCHealth, Vail Health, and Health Solutions and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Colorado's large integrated health systems and its growing network of behavioral health and long-term care facilities account for a significant share of these openings statewide.
Which Colorado cities have the most nursing supervisor jobs?
Vail, Brush, and Aurora have the most nursing supervisor openings in Colorado right now. Denver anchors the market as home to major hospital campuses and health system headquarters, while Colorado Springs and other front-range cities sustain consistent demand through regional medical centers, long-term care facilities, and outpatient networks that draw from large surrounding populations.
Are there remote nursing supervisor jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they're rare. Nursing supervision is fundamentally an on-site role that requires direct oversight of clinical staff and patient care environments, so most positions are tied to a physical facility. About 0% of nursing supervisor openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those tend to be in care coordination, utilization review, or telehealth oversight rather than traditional floor supervision.
How can I get hired as a nursing supervisor in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a charge nurse or senior staff nurse role, which gives you supervisory exposure without requiring a full management title. Large Colorado systems like UCHealth and Centura Health run new-graduate residency programs that build the clinical foundation employers expect before promoting into supervision. Completing a nursing leadership certificate and demonstrating experience coordinating shift operations or mentoring new staff strengthens your candidacy considerably.
Where can I find and apply to nursing supervisor jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to nursing supervisor jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings from employers across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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