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.
Find Nursing JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 628+ Nursing Jobs in Colorado with Visa Sponsorship










See all 628+ Nursing Jobs in Colorado with Visa Sponsorship
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Nursing Jobs in Colorado with Visa Sponsorship.
Get Access To All Jobs
Location: UCHealth UCHlth Leprino Building AMC, US:CO:Aurora
Department: Clinical Education
Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Days
Pay: $40.86 - $63.33 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option
Summary:
- Develops and provides services related to the orientation, continuing education, and professional development of clinical staff.
Position covers Longs Peak Hospital and Highlands Ranch Hospital Preop, PACU and PPS/PAT Departments.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with managers and staff to assess the learning needs and competencies of clinical staff.
- Designs, delivers, and assesses learning activities and curricula related to clinical competencies, departmental/organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and the use of clinical information technologies.
- Serves as a consultant/mentor for clinical staff in areas of program development, clinical practice, and professional development.
- Participates in the development, coordination, and delivery of new clinical staff orientation and education activities.
- Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
Requirements:
- Basic Life Support
- Registered Nurse
- Bachelor's in Nursing
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
- PALS Certification
- Trauma Nurse Core Course
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale
- Must have Perianesthesia nursing experience
- State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
- 2 years of nursing experience. Preferred: Charge Nurse experience
- BLS - BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire. All renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.
Employees are our number one asset.
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 savings account 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 the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
Nursing Job Roles in Colorado
See all 628+ Nursing Jobs in Colorado
Sign up for free to filter by visa type, set job alerts, and find employers with verified sponsorship history.
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.