El Paso County
Hiring organization · Based in Colorado Springs, CO
On the floor
What the day-to-day looks like
- Shifts hiring now
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What stands out
Experienced nurses
You serve as the primary patient-care RN for the TB Program, covering both latent and active TB in clinic and out in the field.
As of 2026Source: elpasocountyhealth.org
New graduates
You get full training and support from experienced TB nurses when you step into the Public Health Nurse role.
As of 2026Source: elpasocountyhealth.org
Moving here
Colorado Springs sits near the national cost of living, with compact-license recognition and a flat state income tax around 4.4%.
Experienced nurses
Field visits sit alongside clinic work so patients can reach care without extra barriers.
As of 2026Source: elpasocountyhealth.org
More about working here
Moving here
Neighborhoods such as Briargate, Northeast Colorado Springs, and Old Colorado City give a range of rent and safety options while you settle in.
Experienced nurses
Glassdoor aggregates put Public Health Nurse total annual pay roughly in the mid-$70Ks to high-$90Ks, with a reported median near $87K.
As of 2025-04-10Source: glassdoor.com
Working conditions
- Pay and benefits
- Public Health Nurse total annual pay range (Glassdoor aggregate, all experience levels)
As of 2025-04-10Source: glassdoor.com
- Pay and benefits
- Public Health Nurse, 4-6 years experience, Colorado Springs CO (individual shared salary)
As of 2021-02-10Source: glassdoor.com
Starting out and growing here
- Preceptors and orientation
- Full training and support from experienced TB nurses provided for Public Health Nurse in TB Program
As of 2026Source: elpasocountyhealth.org
The city
Living in Colorado Springs, CO
Nestled at the foot of Pikes Peak in the Rocky Mountain foothills, Colorado Springs blends outdoor adventure with a laid-back metro feel. Mild, sunny weather and trails like those in nearby Garden of the Gods attract active nurses seeking a scenic, affordable alternative to Denver.
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- Metro price level · Colorado Springs area
- 1% above the national average
- BEA index 100.7 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,648/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $84,818/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Who they are
You would join El Paso County Public Health in Colorado Springs as a Public Health Nurse anchored in the Tuberculosis Program. The work is concrete: clinic visits and field visits for people with latent or active TB, aimed at timely, low-barrier care.
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More about El Paso County
Experienced TB nurses provide full training and support, so you are not dropped in alone. The department runs as a county public health agency with a Board of Health, community health assessment and improvement planning, and clinical appointment services for adults, children, and families. Pay signals on Glassdoor put total annual pay for Public Health Nurses roughly between $76K and $98K with a median near $87K, though that rests on limited submissions, and an older mid-experience share sat lower. Colorado Springs sits close to the national cost of living, recognizes compact licenses, and uses a flat state income tax near 4.4%. Nearby neighborhoods offer a spread of rents if you are moving in.
County public health focused on accessible clinical and field care for the community, including TB prevention and treatment.
Working here
Culture and working life
What to consider
The good
- Primary RN role in the TB Program with both clinic and field patient care
- Full training and support from experienced TB nurses
- Low-barrier access focus for latent and active TB patients
- County public health setting serving adults, children, and families
- Colorado Springs near national cost of living with compact-license recognition
The hard parts
- Published pay range based on only one Glassdoor salary submission
- Older shared salary data for mid-experience nurses was substantially lower
- No stated nurse-to-patient ratio, scheduling pattern, or float policy in available facts
- Union status unknown
What to weigh
The widely cited pay range rests on a single Glassdoor salary submission, and an older shared figure for mid-experience nurses sat much lower.
As of 2025-04-10 · 2021-02-10Source: glassdoor.com
The reality check
Before you decide
Quick facts
- Roles last seen active
- Aug 13, 2026
- Website
- elpasocountyhealth.org ↗
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Tuberculosis Program / TB Unit
PHN is primary patient-care RN for TB Program; clinic and field care for latent and active TB; full training from experienced TB nurses.
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