Registered Nurse Med Surg Jobs in Colorado
Registered Nurse Med Surg jobs in Colorado are concentrated in hospital systems, academic medical centers, and integrated health networks, with strong demand at every level from new graduate to experienced charge nurse. Denver, Aurora, and Colorado Springs account for the majority of openings, where established systems like UCHealth, SCL Health, and Centura Health maintain large inpatient units. Telemetry, post-surgical care, and trauma step-down are among the most consistently sought specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Department: LPH MedSurg North
Work Schedule: PRN, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Nights
Pay: $35.29 - $54.71 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum Required Education: Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years' experience. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
Required Licensure/Certification: State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider and any relevant life support certification as determined at position level.
Minimum Experience: 6 months of nursing (RN) experience.
BLS - 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.
At UCHealth, We Improve Lives
Picture yourself on a dynamic team improving lives in the following way(s):
- Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care utilizing the nursing process
- Values a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes
- Prioritizes wellness, a patient perspective and evidence-based practice
- Models proficiency through precepting those new to healthcare and/or UCHealth
- Welcomes new knowledge in a fast paced, innovative clinical environment
- Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care
Acute Care:
- Direct care includes specialty Acute Care (Med-Surg) Units of moderate to high patient acuity
- AMSN's core curriculum and various specialty certification standards are included in evidence based care models for each unit
- Clinical Educators support and guide individualized specialty education and training for competency validation throughout clinical orientation
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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 saving accounts 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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The qualifications that appear most often in registered nurse med surg jobs across Colorado.
- Active Colorado registered nurse license or compact license recognized by Colorado
- Current BLS certification required at time of hire
- Minimum one year of acute care or med-surg inpatient nursing experience preferred
- Demonstrated proficiency with electronic health records, commonly Epic or Cerner
- Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited program
- ACLS certification required or must be obtained within a defined period of hire
Registered Nurse Med Surg Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a registered nurse med surg in Colorado?
You become a registered nurse med surg in Colorado by earning an Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing, passing the NCLEX-RN, and obtaining an active RN license through the Colorado State Board of Nursing. Colorado participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so nurses licensed in other compact states can work in Colorado without a separate license. From there, most med-surg positions require only your RN license and BLS certification to apply.
How much do registered nurse med surgs make in Colorado?
Registered nurse med surgs 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 registered nurse med surgs in Colorado?
Colorado registered nurse med surg roles are posted by CommonSpirit Health, UCHealth, and AdventHealth Porter and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Colorado's large integrated health systems drive the bulk of med-surg hiring, particularly in the Denver metro and along the Front Range corridor.
Which Colorado cities have the most registered nurse med surg jobs?
Parker, Denver, and Lakewood have the most registered nurse med surg openings in Colorado right now. Denver and Aurora lead because of the concentration of major hospital campuses and academic medical centers there, while Colorado Springs supports a substantial inpatient nursing workforce tied to its regional hospital systems and military healthcare facilities.
Are there remote registered nurse med surg jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they're rare. Registered nurse med surg is a hands-on inpatient role, so the vast majority of positions require on-site bedside presence. About 9% of registered nurse med surg openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those exceptions are almost exclusively in care coordination, utilization review, or transitional care management rather than direct floor nursing.
How can I get hired as a registered nurse med surg in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a new-graduate residency program, which UCHealth, Centura Health, and SCL Health all run for RNs without acute care experience. These structured programs place new grads directly onto med-surg units with extended orientation and mentorship. Nurses transitioning from long-term care, rehabilitation, or outpatient settings are also competitive candidates. Holding a current Colorado RN license, BLS, and willingness to work nights or rotating shifts gives entry-level applicants a measurable edge.
Where can I find and apply to registered nurse med surg jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to registered nurse med surg jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to the employer through the listing.
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