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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Req ID 558071 Post Date 08/24/2026
Description
Kindred Hospital Denver and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) is an all-private room 68-bed hospital located on one of Denver’s important medical campuses, just east of St. Joseph’s Hospital and Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center. With 68 long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) beds, we offer the same in depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. Our 13-bed ARU is designed for people who have experienced the debilitating effects of an acute injury, impairment or illness and like the LTACH, we partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. Our care has touched individuals from the Front Range, the western slopes of Colorado, and throughout the country.
Job Summary
Supervises nursing staff, assesses patients needs and provides nursing care for patients. Plans and organizes training for unit staff members and participates in guidance and educational programs.
Essential Functions
- Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates designated nursing staff; assigns duties and coordinates nursing services.
- Participates in developing nursing protocol and procedures.
- Provides continuing education and staff development opportunities for nursing staff.
- Assesses patient needs; participates in providing nursing care; ensures services are carried out and documented appropriately
- Maintains patient health care records.
- Maintains supply inventory records; orders supplies and equipment, as necessary.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
- Supervisory skills and ability to evaluate job performance.
- Ability to make decisions and accept responsibility for work unit.
- Time management skills and ability to organize priorities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected.
- Must have good and regular attendance.
- Must read, write and speak fluent English.
- Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Pay Range: $45.00-$67.50/hr.
ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.
Qualifications
Education
- Degree from an accredited school of nursing.
Licenses/Certifications
- Valid state Registered Nurse license.
- Valid BLS certification
Experience
- Two years of nursing experience in a hospital.
- 1 to 2 years supervisory/leadership experience
Req ID 558071 Post Date 08/24/2026
Description
Kindred Hospital Denver and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) is an all-private room 68-bed hospital located on one of Denver’s important medical campuses, just east of St. Joseph’s Hospital and Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center. With 68 long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) beds, we offer the same in depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. Our 13-bed ARU is designed for people who have experienced the debilitating effects of an acute injury, impairment or illness and like the LTACH, we partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. Our care has touched individuals from the Front Range, the western slopes of Colorado, and throughout the country.
Job Summary
Supervises nursing staff, assesses patients needs and provides nursing care for patients. Plans and organizes training for unit staff members and participates in guidance and educational programs.
Essential Functions
- Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates designated nursing staff; assigns duties and coordinates nursing services.
- Participates in developing nursing protocol and procedures.
- Provides continuing education and staff development opportunities for nursing staff.
- Assesses patient needs; participates in providing nursing care; ensures services are carried out and documented appropriately
- Maintains patient health care records.
- Maintains supply inventory records; orders supplies and equipment, as necessary.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
- Supervisory skills and ability to evaluate job performance.
- Ability to make decisions and accept responsibility for work unit.
- Time management skills and ability to organize priorities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected.
- Must have good and regular attendance.
- Must read, write and speak fluent English.
- Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Pay Range: $45.00-$67.50/hr.
ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.
Qualifications
Education
- Degree from an accredited school of nursing.
Licenses/Certifications
- Valid state Registered Nurse license.
- Valid BLS certification
Experience
- Two years of nursing experience in a hospital.
- 1 to 2 years supervisory/leadership experience
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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, Kindred Hospitals, and AdventHealth Porter and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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?
Denver, Aurora, and Colorado Springs 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 August 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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