From 5 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 17, 2026Sources
For the State of Colorado hiring team
1 nurse or nursing student on Nursing Mastery who wants to work in Colorado is open to offers for your roles.
- Psych2 roles · 1 who fit
- Correctional Services1 role · 0 who fit
- Government Administration1 role · 0 who fit
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The short version
The State of Colorado employs nursing professionals across multiple state agencies and facilities.
Employer research, Jul 17, 2026
Who it fits
Best fit
- Psych nurses: 2 of 5 roles
Not a fit
- Nurses who want one home unit: 3 of 5 roles float between units
Nursing here
Benefits
The State of Colorado offers equity-focused programming, employee resource groups with funding, leadership coaching, ADA accommodations, training and lunch-and-learn programming, and professional development opportunities through the Statewide Equity Office.
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The hard parts
High-security environment working with patients who may have criminal involvement
Employer research, Jul 17, 2026
Behavioral health and psychiatric nursing can be emotionally and physically demanding
Employer research, Jul 17, 2026
12-hour shift schedule may be taxing for some nurses
Employer research, Jul 17, 2026
Complex patient population with comorbid psychiatric and medical conditions requires advanced crisis intervention skills
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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
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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- 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 State of Colorado hire new grads?
2 of 5 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 1 is a night shift and 1 is a rotating shift.
Which units are hiring?
Psych (2), correctional services (1) and government administration (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to State of Colorado, and we tell you what happens next.
Want to work here?
The hiring team at State of Colorado sees your name and profile, never your email or phone.
Sources
- dhr.colorado.gov
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