Children's Hospital Colorado
Specialty hospital in Aurora, CO
- $80k–$188k/yr posted pay across 18 roles
- Hiring days and rotating
From 20 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jun 30, 2026Sources
For the Children's Hospital Colorado hiring team
1 nurse or nursing student on Nursing Mastery who wants to work in Colorado is open to offers for your roles.
- ER4 roles · 0 who fit
- OR3 roles · 0 who fit
- Cardiology2 roles · 0 who fit
- Neurology2 roles · 0 who fit
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The short version
Children's Hospital Colorado is a pediatric healthcare system based in Aurora, Colorado, with additional locations including Colorado Springs. The hospital is recognized on the U.S. News and World Report honor roll.
Employer research, Jun 30, 2026
Who it fits
Not a fit
- New grads: 15 of 20 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Aurora
Nursing here
Benefits
Bright Horizons has published a feature article on the benefits that allow Children's Hospital Colorado to retain more talent, indicating that the organization has invested in a competitive benefits package. The hospital maintains a dedicated pay and benefits page on its careers website.
Workplace photos
The hard parts
At least one Glassdoor review explicitly cites 'poor culture' as a concern
Employer research, Jun 30, 2026
Transition to Practice Program start dates as far out as August/September 2026 may indicate limited hiring flexibility or scheduling constraints
Employer research, Jun 30, 2026
High-acuity ICU patient populations including multi-organ system failure, solid organ transplant, and complex cardiac surgical patients present significant clinical demands
Employer research, Jun 30, 2026
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?
Living in Aurora, CO
Anchored by the massive Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora puts elite regional hospitals right at your doorstep. Spend off-shifts paddling Cherry Creek Reservoir or exploring the international dining scene along Havana Street. With living costs about 6% above the national average, you get Front Range mountain access and top-tier clinical careers without downtown Denver's steeper price tag.
Browse roles in Aurora- Metro price level · Aurora area
- 6% above the national average
- BEA index 105.8 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,835/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $88,368/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Children's Hospital Colorado hire new grads?
15 of 20 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 15 roles with a stated shift, 8 are day shifts, 4 are rotating shifts and 3 are night shifts.
Which units are hiring?
ER (4), OR (3), cardiology (2), neurology (2) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Children's Hospital Colorado, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Children's Hospital Colorado
Registered Nurse ENT
$40/hr
- RN
- Clinic Hours, Four 10 hour shifts.
- ENT Clinic
- RN
- 10-hour days
- North Campus Outpatient
Registered Nurse PACU
$40–$60/hr
- RN
- 10-hour rotating
- Anschutz PACU
Clinical RN Education Specialist
$108,000–$162,000/year
- RN
- Typical M-F Busines hours with flexibilty to support unit needs
- AMC Emergency Department
- RN
- Day shift Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts
- Briargate Cardiology Clinic
Registered Nurse Inpatient
$83,000–$125,000/year
- RN
- 12-hour nights
Operating Room Nurse Certified
$44–$66/hr
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- Day shift
Operating Room Nurse Senior
$46–$69/hr
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- Day shift
Registered Nurse Neurology
$83,000–$125,000/year
- RN
- 8-hour days
Registered Nurse Outpatient
$40–$60/hr
- RN
- Day shift
- Compact license OK
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- Rotating shift
- Per diem
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- Compact license OK
- RN
- Rotating shift
- Compact license OK
- RN
- Rotating shift
- Compact license OK
Want to work here?
The hiring team at Children's Hospital Colorado sees your name and profile, never your email or phone.
Sources
- childrenscolorado.org/locations/anschutz-medical-campus-aurora
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