Nursing Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Colorado
Colorado's nursing job market centers on major health systems like UCHealth, SCL Health, and Children's Hospital Colorado, with strong demand across Denver, Aurora, and Colorado Springs. International nurses most often pursue H-1B visa or EB-3 sponsorship, and the state's growing population and shortage-designated rural areas create steady openings for sponsored candidates.
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Get Access To All JobsFacility Kindred Hospital Denver
Req ID 558085 Post Date 08/28/2026
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
Assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in assigned area. Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, emotional support and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of professional nursing personnel.
Essential Functions
- Consults with and keeps supervisor informed of unit activities, needs, and problems related to patient care.
- Provides general nursing care such as positioning the patient, lifting, turning, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting in the use of bed pan, urinal or commode, ambulating the patient, pre operative and post operative care, and application of binder or anti embolic stockings, bed bath, oral/hair/back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over bed table, and bedside stand, straightening patient room and other general care necessary during the shift.
- Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output measurements accurately. Documents in a timely manner.
- Prepares patient room and bed for admission and transfers and ensures all necessary equipment is in room. Maintains an attractive and comfortable environment for patients with special consideration to cleanliness of room, ventilation, and lighting.
- Assists in patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures. Assist with handling and care of patient belongings and other personal property.
- Answers patient call lights, telephone, and paging system and responds as appropriate.
- Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, performs routine treatment procedures such as enemas, application of appliances for heat and cold.
- Able to release, remove, and reapply restraints to patient under the direction of an RN. Ensures patient is in proper position and alignment.
- Assist Registered Nurse and/or LVN/LPN with complicated patient treatment procedures.
- Serves and removes patient meal tray in timely manner. Assists with feeding and/or preparing items such as opening milk container, cutting food for patient.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
- Must read, write and speak fluent English.
- Must have good and regular attendance.
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Able to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations.
- Ability to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
- Approximate percent of time required to travel.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Pay Range: $20.51-$30.00/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
- High School Diploma or Equivalent including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role. (Preferred)
Licenses/Certification
- Current Nursing Assistant Certification
- BLS Certification
Experience
- Minimum six months’ experience in acute or long-term care facility.
Facility Kindred Hospital Denver
Req ID 558085 Post Date 08/28/2026
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
Assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in assigned area. Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, emotional support and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of professional nursing personnel.
Essential Functions
- Consults with and keeps supervisor informed of unit activities, needs, and problems related to patient care.
- Provides general nursing care such as positioning the patient, lifting, turning, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting in the use of bed pan, urinal or commode, ambulating the patient, pre operative and post operative care, and application of binder or anti embolic stockings, bed bath, oral/hair/back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over bed table, and bedside stand, straightening patient room and other general care necessary during the shift.
- Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output measurements accurately. Documents in a timely manner.
- Prepares patient room and bed for admission and transfers and ensures all necessary equipment is in room. Maintains an attractive and comfortable environment for patients with special consideration to cleanliness of room, ventilation, and lighting.
- Assists in patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures. Assist with handling and care of patient belongings and other personal property.
- Answers patient call lights, telephone, and paging system and responds as appropriate.
- Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, performs routine treatment procedures such as enemas, application of appliances for heat and cold.
- Able to release, remove, and reapply restraints to patient under the direction of an RN. Ensures patient is in proper position and alignment.
- Assist Registered Nurse and/or LVN/LPN with complicated patient treatment procedures.
- Serves and removes patient meal tray in timely manner. Assists with feeding and/or preparing items such as opening milk container, cutting food for patient.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
- Must read, write and speak fluent English.
- Must have good and regular attendance.
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Able to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations.
- Ability to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
- Approximate percent of time required to travel.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Pay Range: $20.51-$30.00/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
- High School Diploma or Equivalent including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role. (Preferred)
Licenses/Certification
- Current Nursing Assistant Certification
- BLS Certification
Experience
- Minimum six months’ experience in acute or long-term care facility.
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Search Nursing Jobs in ColoradoNursing Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor visas for nurses in Colorado?
UCHealth, SCL Health (now Intermountain Health), Children's Hospital Colorado, and CommonSpirit Health are among the larger Colorado health systems with established international hiring and visa sponsorship programs. Staffing agencies that place traveling nurses with Colorado facilities also sponsor nurses, particularly through the EB-3 immigrant visa pathway. Sponsorship availability varies by facility, specialty, and hiring volume at the time of application.
Which visa types are most common for nursing roles in Colorado?
The EB-3 employment-based immigrant visa is the most common pathway for internationally trained nurses in Colorado, as registered nursing qualifies as a skilled worker occupation. The H-1B nonimmigrant visa is also used for nurses in advanced practice roles such as nurse practitioners, which generally meet the specialty occupation standard. Some nurses enter on TN visas if they hold Canadian or Mexican citizenship and meet the qualifying criteria.
Which cities in Colorado have the most nursing sponsorship jobs?
Denver and Aurora have the highest concentration of sponsored nursing positions, anchored by large academic medical centers and multi-hospital health systems. Colorado Springs is a secondary market with growing demand driven by population growth and military-connected healthcare facilities. Rural and frontier counties across the state are often designated Health Professional Shortage Areas, which can create additional sponsored openings at critical access hospitals and federally qualified health centers.
How to find nursing visa sponsorship jobs in Colorado?
Migrate Mate filters nursing jobs specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it straightforward to find Colorado-based roles where employers are actively willing to sponsor. You can search by nursing specialty, location, and visa type to narrow results to positions that match your credentials and status. This saves significant time compared to manually reviewing job postings that rarely state sponsorship terms upfront.
Are there state-specific considerations for nurses seeking visa sponsorship in Colorado?
Colorado is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, meaning nurses with a multistate license from another compact state can practice in Colorado without obtaining a separate state license, which can simplify the hiring process. International nurses will still need to obtain Colorado licensure through the Colorado Board of Nursing and meet NCLEX requirements. Employers in shortage-designated areas may also have access to specific federal programs that influence their sponsorship approach.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored nursing jobs in Colorado?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.