Penrose Hospital
Hospital in Colorado Springs, CO
- $69k–$174k/yr posted pay across 7 roles
- Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 on 7 roles
- Hiring nights and days
- Nurse residency
From 15 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 17, 2026Sources
The short version
New grads have a defined entry point: the National Nurse Resident Program takes RNs with 0-12 months of experience and includes mentorship and training.
Employer research, Sep 17, 2026
Eligible new RN hires can receive up to $8,000 in relocation assistance on top of the sign-on money.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026-09-17Source: jobleads.comSign-on bonuses up to $20,000 are posted for eligible Operating Room, Intermediate Care, and Bariatric and Back Unit RNs.
For experienced nursesSources
The Operating Room team covers adult cases across a range of surgical specialties, with a posted annual range of $75,000-$100,000.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-09-17Source: jobleads.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: Nurse residency: National Nurse Resident Program
- Stepdown and OR nurses: 7 of 15 roles
Nursing here
- Nurse residency
National Nurse Resident Program
Penrose Hospital · employer research
Sources
As of 2026-09-17
Benefits
Posted incentives include sign-on bonuses up to $20,000, a $5,000 sign-on for the IMC nurse resident role, and relocation help up to $8,000 for eligible hires.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
RN Bariatric and Back Unit / RN Intermediate Care hourly pay range at Penrose Hospital
As of 2026-09-17
- Annual pay
Operating Room RN annual pay range USD 75,000 - 100,000
As of 2026-09-17
Sources
- Shift pay
Night, evening, and weekend shift differentials that stack according to staff discussion
As of 2026-09-17
Sources
- Sign-on bonus
$20,000.00
Sign-on bonus for eligible Registered Nurse hires (Operating Room RN, RN Intermediate Care, RN Bariatric and Back Unit)
As of 2026-09-17
Sources
- Sign-on bonus
$5,000.00
Sign-on bonus for Nurse Resident RN Penrose Intermediate Care
As of 2026-09-17
- Relocation
$8,000.00
Relocation assistance for eligible new RN hires
As of 2026-09-17
Sources
Units hiring now
- StepdownDays 1 · Nights 14 open
- OR3 open
- ER2 open
- Cath lab EP1 open
- ICUNights 11 open
- Rehab1 open
Intermediate Care (7 North IMC)
Penrose Hospital · Colorado Springs, CO
7 North IMC has 24 beds and provides a higher level of care for med/surg patients with a 24-hour team.
Sources
Penrose Hospital · Colorado Springs, COAs of 2026-09-17Bariatric and Back Unit
Penrose Hospital · Colorado Springs, CO
Penrose Hospital operates an inpatient Bariatric and Back Unit offering night shifts.
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Penrose Hospital · Colorado Springs, COAs of 2026-09-17Operating Room
Penrose Hospital · Colorado Springs, CO
Busy surgical department serving adult patients across a range of surgical specialties.
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What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Shift Differentials
- Nurses note that night, evening, and weekend shift differentials stack on top of base compensation.
Sources
As of 2026-09-17Source: facebook.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?
Living in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Framed by Pikes Peak and red-rock spires at Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs pairs serious regional clinical demand with doorstep alpine access. Cost of living sits right at the national baseline—less than 1% above the national average—making front-range mountain living achievable on staff nurse pay without Denver’s punishing housing crunch.
Browse roles in COLORADO SPRINGS- 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
Common questions
Does Penrose Hospital hire new grads?
3 of 15 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads. Its nurse residency: National Nurse Resident Program.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 7 of 15 roles, up to $20,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 5 roles with a stated shift, 2 are night shifts, 1 is a day shift, 1 is a rotating shift and 1 is weekends only.
Which units are hiring?
Stepdown (4), OR (3), ER (2), cath lab EP (1) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Penrose Hospital, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Penrose Hospital
Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Care
Posted 3 days ago
- NP
- Rotating shift
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Night shift
- RN
- Per diem
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- RN
- Per diem
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- ADN accepted
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
RN Cardiac Progressive Care
$37–$59/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- ADN accepted
RN Weekend Option Intermediate Care
$33–$60/hr
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- Weekend shift
- Compact license OK
Registered Nurse Intermediate Care
$33–$60/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Night shift
- ADN accepted
Sources
- facebook.com/groups/426634614469996/posts/2467688707031233
Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026-09-17
- jobleads.com/us/job/operating-room-rn-20k-sign-on-relocation--colorado-springs--e14c5d9dda902a4914aba7f1965f25c28
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026-09-17
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