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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Overview

Open roles47
Top employerCommonSpirit Health
Top cityParker, CO
Cities hiring23
Work type91% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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RN Acute Care Med Surg
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RN Acute Care Med Surg
UCHealth
Longmont, Colorado
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$35.29 - $54.71/hr
On-Site
BLS Certification
10,000+

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RN Registered Nurse Med Surg Ortho Trauma Full Time Days
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RN Registered Nurse Med Surg Ortho Trauma Full Time Days
AdventHealth Parker
Parker, Colorado
Customer Support
IT Support
Technical Program Management
$34.6 - $59.83/hr
CPR Certification

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RN Acute Care Med Surg
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RN Acute Care Med Surg
UCHealth
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$35 - $54/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Licensed Practical Nurse Med Surg
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Licensed Practical Nurse Med Surg
Intermountain Health
Grand Junction, Colorado
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$26.74 - $41.28/hr
Hybrid
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Registered Nurse Med Surg
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Registered Nurse Med Surg
AdventHealth Executives
Denver, Colorado
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$34.6 - $59.83/hr
BLS Certification

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Registered Nurse Med Surg Jobs by City in Colorado

Where Colorado roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Parker
8 jobs
Denver
7 jobs
Lakewood
3 jobs
Colorado Springs
3 jobs
Greenwood Village
3 jobs
Longmont
2 jobs
Louisville
2 jobs
Castle Rock
2 jobs
Westminster
2 jobs

Registered Nurse Med Surg Job Market in Colorado

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

Who's Hiring

CommonSpirit Health8 open roles
UCHealth7 open roles
AdventHealth Porter7 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Colorado Employers Look For

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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