Patient Care RN Jobs in Colorado

Patient Care RN jobs in Colorado represent one of the most consistently active nursing markets in the Mountain West, concentrated in acute care hospitals, large health systems, and outpatient networks serving both urban and high-altitude rural communities. Denver, Colorado Springs, and Aurora drive the highest volume of openings, with established employers like UCHealth, SCL Health, and Children's Hospital Colorado anchoring hiring across the Front Range. Critical care, medical-surgical, and emergency nursing are the most in-demand sub-areas for patient care rns in the state. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles8
Top employerVail Health
Top cityVail, CO
Cities hiring5
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialBLS Certification

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Hospice Patient Care RN Manager
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Hospice Patient Care RN Manager
Gentiva
Pueblo, Colorado
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Project Management
$90k - $95k/yr
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
10,000+

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Registered Nurse Patient Care Unit (PCU), PRN
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Registered Nurse Patient Care Unit (PCU), PRN
Vail Health
Vail, Colorado
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$37.9 - $60.45/hr
BLS Certification
1,001-5,000

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RN Patient Flow Surgical Acute Care
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RN Patient Flow Surgical Acute Care
UCHealth
Aurora, Colorado
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$37.06 - $57.44/hr
On-Site
BLS Certification
10,000+

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RN In Patient Wound Care
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RN In Patient Wound Care
CommonSpirit Health
Pueblo, Colorado
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$35.01 - $56.87/hr
Nursing Diploma

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Patient Care Manager-RN (At Home Healthcare-Longmont)
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Patient Care Manager-RN (At Home Healthcare-Longmont)
Optum
Longmont, Colorado
IT Support & Systems Administration
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Technical Product & Program Management
$99k - $148k/yr
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
10,000+

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Patient Care RN Jobs by City in Colorado

Where Colorado roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Vail
3 jobs
Pueblo
2 jobs
Aurora
1 job
Denver
1 job
Longmont
1 job

Patient Care RN Job Market in Colorado

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

Who's Hiring

Vail Health3 open roles
Optum2 open roles
Gentiva1 open role

What Colorado Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in patient care RN jobs across Colorado.

  • Active Colorado RN license issued by the Colorado Board of Nursing or a Nurse Licensure Compact license
  • Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited program
  • Minimum one year of acute care or inpatient nursing experience for non-entry roles
  • Demonstrated ability to use electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
  • Strong patient assessment skills and experience with care planning in a team-based setting

Patient Care RN Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a patient care rn in Colorado?

To work as a patient care rn in Colorado, you must hold an active registered nurse license issued by the Colorado Board of Nursing or hold a multistate license under the Nurse Licensure Compact, which Colorado participates in. The path begins with completing an accredited associate or bachelor's degree in nursing, followed by passing the NCLEX-RN exam. Once licensed, patient care rn roles across Colorado's hospital systems and outpatient networks are open to you.

How much do patient care RNs make in Colorado?

Patient care RNs in Colorado earn a median of about $100,260 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $79,500 for the lowest 10% to over $124,940 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire patient care rns in Colorado?

Employers hiring patient care rns in Colorado right now include Vail Health, Optum, and Gentiva, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Colorado's Front Range health systems, including large integrated networks serving both urban centers and mountain communities, tend to post patient care rn openings on a rolling basis throughout the year.

Which Colorado cities have the most patient care rn jobs?

Vail, Pueblo, and Aurora account for the largest concentration of patient care rn openings in Colorado. Denver and Aurora dominate because they are home to the state's largest acute care hospitals and health system headquarters, while Colorado Springs supports a dense network of military-affiliated and regional medical centers that generate consistent patient care rn demand.

Are there remote patient care rn jobs in Colorado?

Yes, but they're rare. Patient care rn work is fundamentally hands-on and clinic- or hospital-based, so fully remote positions represent a small share of total openings. About 0% of patient care rn openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those that do exist are typically in triage nursing, telephonic case management, or utilization review rather than direct bedside care.

How can I get hired as a patient care rn in Colorado with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying directly to new-graduate nurse residency programs, which UCHealth, Children's Hospital Colorado, and SCL Health run on a structured cohort basis for candidates without prior acute care experience. These residencies typically place new RNs in medical-surgical or step-down units to build foundational skills before moving into specialized roles. Holding a current Colorado RN license and BLS certification before applying, and gaining clinical hours through Colorado nursing school practicums, gives candidates the strongest competitive position for these programs.

Where can I find and apply to patient care rn jobs in Colorado?

You can find and apply to patient care rn jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings across hospitals, health systems, and outpatient facilities. Search the listings, find the roles that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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