From 1 posting and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 20, 2026Sources
The short version
You would be a Mental Health Nurse (RN or LPN) in a behavioral health program, starting at $33.70 an hour with a posted Boulder range reaching $49.10.
Employer research, Sep 20, 2026
Behavioral health nursing at a starting base of $33.70/hr, with the posted Boulder range for a Mental Health Nurse (RN or LPN) topping out at $49.10/hr.
For experienced nursesSources
Shift differentials are available depending on your license and the shift you pick up, including nights.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-09-20Source: glassdoor.comRelocation assistance is offered for clinical staff, which matters if you are moving for this job.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026-09-20Source: glassdoor.com
Nursing here
- Nursing leadership
Unspecified Director of Nursing · Director of Nursing
Sandstone Care
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Benefits
Reviewers point to a solid 401(k) match and benefits package alongside relocation assistance for clinical staff.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
Mental Health Nurse (RN or LPN) starting base hourly range in Boulder, CO
As of 2026-09-20
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- Hourly pay
$49.10/hr
Mental Health Nurse (RN or LPN) maximum base hourly rate in Boulder, CO
As of 2026-09-20
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- Hourly pay
Mental Health Nurse FT/PRN hourly pay range in Colorado Springs, CO ($34 - $48/hr)
As of 2026-09-20
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- Shift pay
Shift differentials available based on license and shift (e.g. night shifts)
As of 2026-09-20
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- Relocation
Relocation assistance offered for clinical staff
As of 2026-09-20
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What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Leadership and Management Disconnect
- Staff report upper management can be disconnected from clinical reality, citing poor communication, favoritism, and heavy workloads.
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- Turnover and Staffing Pressures
- Employees note high staff turnover leads to operational chaos and inconsistent training, with some expressing concerns over pay relative to responsibilities.
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- Supportive Coworkers and Benefits
- Reviewers frequently highlight mission-driven, passionate peers, strong teamwork among nursing and BHT staff, and a solid 401(k) match and benefits.
The hard parts
Staff reviews describe upper management as disconnected from clinical reality, with high turnover feeding inconsistent training and heavy workloads.
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 Boulder, CO
Framed by the jagged Flatirons, Boulder lets nurses swap scrubs for trail runners at Chautauqua Park minutes after clocking out. Decompress along brick-paved Pearl Street with local craft beer. With a cost of living about 5% above the national average, world-class Rocky Mountain trailheads begin right outside your hospital doors.
Browse roles in Boulder- Metro price level · Boulder area
- 5% above the national average
- BEA index 105.2 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $2,018/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $87,493/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Current openings at Sandstone Care
Sources
- glassdoor.co.uk/Reviews/Sandstone-Care-Colorado-Springs-CO-Reviews-EI_IE2327552.0,14_IL.15,34_IC1148136.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Sandstone-Care-EI_IE2327552.11,25.htm
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026-09-20
- glassdoor.com/Benefits/Sandstone-Care-US-Benefits-EI_IE2327552.0,14_IL.15,17_IN1.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026-09-20
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Sandstone-Care-Reviews-E2327552.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Sandstone-Care-Admissions-Coordinator-Reviews-EI_IE2327552.0,14_KO15,37.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
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