Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

Incredible Health

Denver, Colorado

Eligibility: Psychiatric

Posted Jun 18

Shift and hours: Nights
Unit and setting: Psych
License: RN licenseActive and unencumbered Registered Nurse license
Term: Permanent

Do you qualify?

License: Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license
Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher educational attainment from an accredited program
Experience: 1+ years experience working in a behavioral health setting, preferably in an inpatient or outpatient environment
Also asks: Strong understanding of psychotropic medications, their side effects, and proper administration protocols
Also asks: Demonstrated ability to maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards as outlined by the American Nurses Association (ANA)

What it pays

Against similar roles: In range for Denver staff RN rolesDenver staff RN postings that state pay run $72k/yr to $88k/yr, the middle half $75k/yr to $82k/yr, across 177 postings.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus
401(k)
Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Life Insurance

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PTO
Retirement Plan
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K
Tuition Assistance

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Incredible Health

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Incredible Health is a nurse hiring platform headquartered in Denver, CO, that connects nursing professionals with hospitals across multiple states. Based on the job descriptions provided, the platform aggregates and posts nursing positions from various hospitals in locations such as…

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Hospitals on Incredible Health are actively hiring and accepting applications in the Denver, CO area for the following position: Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health. Nurses with experience in any of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply: Behavioral health, Counseling, Intake, Medication side effects, PTSD, Psychosomatic Medication Interactions, Suicide and self harm risk assessment, or Therapeutic nurse/patient relationship.

Shift(s) available: night shift
Job types available: full time
Employer features: Best Places to Work recognition, Community hospital, Cross training, Health Insurance, Level 2 trauma center, Level 3 trauma center, Life Insurance, Magnet recognized, Nurse self-care program , Offers sign on bonus, PTO, Retirement Plan

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher educational attainment from an accredited program
Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license
1+ years experience working in a behavioral health setting, preferably in an inpatient or outpatient environment
Strong understanding of psychotropic medications, their side effects, and proper administration protocols
Demonstrated ability to maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards as outlined by the American Nurses Association (ANA)

Responsibilities

Conduct initial patient assessments and develop individualized care plans in consultation with a multidisciplinary team
Administer medications as prescribed and monitor for efficacy and potential side effects
Provide emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, using evidence-based therapeutic communication techniques
Facilitate group therapy sessions and educational workshops on topics related to mental health and well-being
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic and integrated approach to patient care, including discharge planning and aftercare support

Benefits

Healthcare coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision
401K
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Salary: $62,030 to $101,547 /year

What's around it?

In Denver, CO

Denver, COFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 6% above the US average

Median rent: $1,831/mo
Household income: $94,718/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Denver, CO

NeighborhoodsYoung professionals cluster in LoDo, Golden Triangle, Sloan Lake, and West Highland — bikeable or walkable to downtown, 1900s bungalows mixing with modern rebuilds, shops and restaurants — though locals say those pockets got over-inflated. Gateway–Green Valley Ranch is the cheaper commuter/family play (median home about $223k, rent about $1,350, large yards and events). Park Hill and University mix families, students, and rentals; Athmar, Baker, and Littleton come up as downtown-adjacent. Popular suburbs include Highlands Ranch (planned Mission Viejo town), Centennial, Arvada, Reunion near DIA, Roxborough in the red rocks, Southern Aurora for newer homes plus DIA/DTC access, Lakewood, Lone Tree near Park Meadows, and Westminster.

Young professionals cluster in LoDo, Golden Triangle, Sloan Lake, and West Highland — bikeable or walkable to downtown, 1900s bungalows mixing with modern rebuilds, shops and restaurants — though locals say those pockets got over-inflated. Gateway–Green Valley Ranch is the cheaper commuter/family play (median home about $223k, rent about $1,350, large yards and events).

Park Hill and University mix families, students, and rentals; Athmar, Baker, and Littleton come up as downtown-adjacent. Popular suburbs include Highlands Ranch (planned Mission Viejo town), Centennial, Arvada, Reunion near DIA, Roxborough in the red rocks, Southern Aurora for newer homes plus DIA/DTC access, Lakewood, Lone Tree near Park Meadows, and Westminster.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: extraspace.com Source 2: larryhotz.com Source 3: youtube.com Source 4: reddit.com Source 5: facebook.com

Getting aroundRTD’s A Line train runs from Denver International Airport to Union Station; downtown is covered by the free 16th Street FreeRide shuttle. Beyond the core, driving is the default — Reddit and relocation agents stress commute quality depends entirely on where you work, with Centennial, Southern Aurora, Broomfield, and Reunion marketed for easier DIA, DTC, or downtown drives. Rush-hour traffic is a recurring complaint; transit thins out in many suburbs, and parking at Red Rocks or downtown events is a known hassle. Major healthcare employers named include UCHealth and CommonSpirit, but sources do not give hospital-specific drive times.

RTD’s A Line train runs from Denver International Airport to Union Station; downtown is covered by the free 16th Street FreeRide shuttle. Beyond the core, driving is the default — Reddit and relocation agents stress commute quality depends entirely on where you work, with Centennial, Southern Aurora, Broomfield, and Reunion marketed for easier DIA, DTC, or downtown drives.

Rush-hour traffic is a recurring complaint; transit thins out in many suburbs, and parking at Red Rocks or downtown events is a known hassle. Major healthcare employers named include UCHealth and CommonSpirit, but sources do not give hospital-specific drive times.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: newdenizen.com Source 2: visitdenver.com Source 3: larryhotz.com Source 4: reddit.com Source 5: extraspace.com Source 6: facebook.com

OutdoorsIn-city staples are 155-acre Washington Park, Sloan Lake, Confluence Park for tubing and rafting on the South Platte, Cherry Creek Trail, and a 60,000-square-foot skatepark. Denver Botanic Gardens covers 24 acres and 45-plus gardens (about $15 adult). Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre is about 15 minutes west for trails, yoga, movies, and concerts. Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge sits in the metro; Clear Creek rafting is about 30 minutes; Rocky Mountain National Park is 1–1.5 hours. Closest skiing is Loveland and Arapahoe Basin in about an hour; Breckenridge is roughly 80 miles.

In-city staples are 155-acre Washington Park, Sloan Lake, Confluence Park for tubing and rafting on the South Platte, Cherry Creek Trail, and a 60,000-square-foot skatepark. Denver Botanic Gardens covers 24 acres and 45-plus gardens (about $15 adult).

Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre is about 15 minutes west for trails, yoga, movies, and concerts. Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge sits in the metro; Clear Creek rafting is about 30 minutes; Rocky Mountain National Park is 1–1.5 hours.

Closest skiing is Loveland and Arapahoe Basin in about an hour; Breckenridge is roughly 80 miles.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: extraspace.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: thehonestlocal.com Source 4: youtube.com

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Living in Denver

Denver is the Mile High healthcare hub where the Great Plains hit the Rockies — UCHealth and CommonSpirit hire here, and the outdoor lifestyle is not marketing copy. Nurses who want walkable nights land in LoDo, Golden Triangle, Sloan Lake, or West Highland; those who want yards and schools look at Gateway–Green Valley Ranch, Park Hill, Highlands Ranch, or Centennial. The A Line train links DEN to Union Station and the 16th Street FreeRide covers downtown, but most hospital commutes still mean a car and rush-hour traffic. Three hundred sunny, dry days, cool nights after 95° afternoons, Washington Park and Cherry Creek Trail in town, Red Rocks fifteen minutes west, and A-Basin about an hour away are the genuine distinctives — MCA Denver even waives admission for healthcare workers. The bill is steep: median homes near $580k–$600k, rents that jumped about 16% in a year, a four-to-six-week altitude adjustment, hail, and wildfire smoke. Craft beer in LoDo, murals in RiNo, and a Tuesday ski day are what make the tradeoff feel like a win.

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As of 2026Source 1: extraspace.com Source 2: extraspace.com Source 3: thehonestlocal.com Source 4: youtube.com Source 5: newdenizen.com Source 6: larryhotz.com Source 7: visitdenver.com Source 8: youtube.com

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Denver, COFrom Census ACS 2024.