From 1 posting and the employer’s site · Employer research Aug 8, 2026Sources
The short version
You would join Garfield County’s public health team in the Carbondale and Glenwood Springs area, moving between offices, outlying clinics, and community settings rather than one hospital unit.
Employer research, Aug 8, 2026
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: the one role welcomes new grads
Nursing here
- Preceptors and orientation
PHN II contributes to preceptorship of professional nursing students as assigned.
Garfield County Govt., CO · employer research
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As of 2026- Career development
Public Health Nurse I is entry-level in the series; Public Health Nurse II is the fully competent level performing full-range complex cases.
Garfield County Govt., CO · employer research
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As of 2026
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
Public Health Nurse I hiring pay range hourly
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
Public Health Nurse I hiring pay range high hourly
As of 2026
- Annual pay
$54,491.20-$70,428.80/year
Public Health Nurse I hiring pay range annual low
As of 2026
- Annual pay
Public Health Nurse I hiring pay range annual high
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
Public Health Nurse II hiring pay range hourly low
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
Public Health Nurse II hiring pay range hourly high
As of 2026
- Annual pay
$65,811.20-$80,620.80/year
Public Health Nurse II hiring pay range annual
As of 2026
- Annual pay
Public Health Nurse II hiring pay range annual high
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
$27.64-$40.08/hr
Public Health Nurse I full pay range high hourly
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
$31.64-$45.88/hr
Public Health Nurse II full pay range high hourly
As of 2026
- Benefits
FLSA Exempt for Public Health Nurse I/II
As of 2026
The units
Public Health
Provides comprehensive public health nursing in offices, outlying clinics, and community settings; posting titled Public Health Nurse I or II [travel].
Sources
Source location unconfirmed
The hard parts
The posted Nurse I annual hiring low ($54,491.20) does not match the hourly low times standard full-time hours ($57,491.20), so treat the annual figure as something to confirm when you apply.
Posted Nurse I annual hiring low does not match hourly math—confirm pay when you apply
Employer research, Aug 8, 2026
Roles can include emergency response duties when requested or required
Employer research, Aug 8, 2026
Positions are non-supervisory with no advancement into management described
Employer research, Aug 8, 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 does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Living in Carbondale, CO
Carbondale is a small Rocky Mountain town in the Roaring Fork Valley, about 30 minutes northwest of Aspen. Mount Sopris dominates the skyline, and residents enjoy hiking, fishing, and a laid-back arts scene. It appeals to nurses who want rural mountain living with easy access to larger resort-town amenities.
Browse roles in Carbondale- State price level · Colorado
- 3% above the national average
- State index 103.1 (100 = national)
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities
Common questions
Does Garfield County Govt., CO hire new grads?
The one role welcomes new grads.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Garfield County Govt., CO, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from Garfield County Govt., CO
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Preceptorship program
Sources
- garfieldcountyco.gov
Employer website
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