From 1 posting and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 2, 2026Sources
The short version
You may cover Pagosa Springs Integrated Healthcare and Axis sites in Cortez, Durango, and Dove Creek, with Cortez and Durango as the primary hubs. A former Durango RN said they trained and shadowed until they were comfortable working independently.
Employer research, Sep 2, 2026
You would shadow with the team until you felt comfortable practicing on your own, a former Durango RN said.
For new gradsSources
As of 2024-07-16Source: glassdoor.comA former Durango RN called the team supportive and said they made friends at work.
For new gradsSources
As of 2024-07-16Source: glassdoor.comTwo RN reviews average 4.5 out of 5 and rate culture, management, and compensation at 4.0.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Nursing here
- Preceptors and orientation
A former RN said they trained and shadowed until comfortable working independently, with a supportive team.
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As of 2024-07-16Source: glassdoor.com- Floating
Staff may cover Cortez, Durango, Dove Creek, and Pagosa Springs Integrated Healthcare sites; one posting listed up to 45% travel.
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As of 2026
Published pay and benefits
- Benefits
RN Glassdoor compensation and benefits category rated 4.0/5 (2 RN reviews)
As of 2026
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The units
Pagosa Springs Integrated Healthcare
A clinical posting lists Pagosa Springs Integrated Healthcare as an Axis site staff may cover, with primary hubs in Cortez and Durango.
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Source location unconfirmedRegistered Nurse (Durango)
A former Durango RN described team shadowing until comfortable practicing independently.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: glassdoor.comBehavioral health
Glassdoor includes a Durango mental health therapist review and lists a mental health technician review.
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What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Overall Glassdoor rating
- About 35 reviews average 3.5/5, with 64% recommending and 65% seeing a positive outlook; described as in line with peer employers.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- RN-specific ratings
- Two RN reviews average 4.5/5 with all recommending; culture, management, and compensation each rated 4.0.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- New-grad team support
- A former Durango RN called the team supportive, said they shadowed until ready to work alone, and made friends at work.
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As of 2024-07-16Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- Communication and changing rules
- The same RN said communication outside the immediate team was poor and shifting rules left people unaligned.
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As of 2024-07-16Source: glassdoor.com- HR, hierarchy, and morale
- A former Durango therapist alleged unmet contracts, very poor HR, top-heavy management over underpaid front-line staff, and chronically low morale.
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As of 2023-06-09Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
A former Durango RN said communication outside the immediate team was poor and that shifting rules left people unaligned.
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As of 2024-07-16Source: glassdoor.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
- Which hospital or site, and which unit, would I work on?
Living in Pagosa Springs, CO
Tucked in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado, Pagosa Springs is a small alpine town famous for its natural geothermal hot springs along the San Juan River. With world-class outdoor recreation and nearby Wolf Creek Ski Area known for abundant snowfall, it offers nurses a close-knit mountain community surrounded by wilderness.
Browse roles in Pagosa Springs- State price level · Colorado
- 3% above the national average
- State index 103.1 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,172/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $50,785/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Roles from Axis Health System
LPN (0008E)
$28–$32/hr
- LPN
- Day shift
- Tuition reimbursement
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Axis-Health-System-E876907-RVW89206356.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2024-07-16
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Axis-Health-System-Registered-Nurse-Reviews-EI_IE876907.0,18_KO19,35.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Axis-Health-System-E876907-RVW77233899.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2023-06-09
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Axis-Health-System-Reviews-E876907.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026
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