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National Jewish Health

Specialty hospital in Denver, CO

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  • New grads welcome on 1 role
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From 3 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 2, 2026Sources

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The short version

National Jewish Health, founded in 1899 in Denver, Colorado, is the nation's leading respiratory hospital and a global leader in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory, cardiovascular, and immunologic disorders.

Employer research, Jul 2, 2026

Who it fits

Best fit

  • New grads: 1 of 3 roles welcomes new grads
  • General nurses: 2 of 3 roles

Nursing here

Benefits

National Jewish Health offers a complete benefits package to eligible employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 403(b) retirement plan; and flexible spending accounts.

The hard parts

  • Below-average management rating (2.7 out of 5 on Indeed), with reviewers citing need for better support from managers

    Employer research, Jul 2, 2026

  • Low job security and advancement rating (2.6 out of 5 on Indeed)

    Employer research, Jul 2, 2026

  • Pay and benefits rated modestly at 3.0 out of 5 on Indeed

    Employer research, Jul 2, 2026

  • Culture concerns including trust in colleagues and sense of belonging identified as areas for improvement

    Employer research, Jul 2, 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 Denver, CO

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Trade hospital scrubs for trail runners beneath the Front Range. Denver pairs major regional trauma centers and Anschutz research powerhouses with post-shift sun in Washington Park and quick I-70 ski escapes. At about 6% above the national average cost of living, the Mile High City offers serious clinical momentum with the Rockies permanently in your rearview.

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Metro price level · Denver area
6% above the national average
BEA index 105.8 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,831/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$94,718/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

Common questions

Does National Jewish Health hire new grads?

1 of 3 roles welcomes new grads.

Which shifts are open?

Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 2 are day shifts.

How do I apply?

Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to National Jewish Health, and we tell you what happens next.

Current openings at National Jewish Health

  • New grads welcomed
  • RN
  • Day shift
  • RN
  • Day shift
  • ADN accepted
  • RN
  • 8-⁠hour 8 hour
  • Tuition reimbursement

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The hiring team at National Jewish Health sees your name and profile, never your email or phone.

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