Below most Colorado PRN postingsColorado PRN postings that state pay run $34/hr to $55/hr, the middle half $41/hr to $48/hr, across 239 postings.
Benefits
Competitive pay
Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only)
401k with match (Full-time only)
Paid Time Off (Full-time only)
Sick Leave
Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities
More benefits (2)
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
The workplace
Boulder Post Acute
Nursing Home
You would be the RN on a skilled nursing unit at Boulder Post Acute on Mesa Drive, running med passes and treatments and often guiding CNAs through the shift. Posted PRN options cover both 8- and 12-hour blocks—6am–2pm, 2pm–10pm, 10pm–6am,…
Boulder Post Acute is hiring Registered Nurses for PRN 8-hour and 12-hour shifts. The RN will provide nursing services in a skilled nursing unit or facility, including supervision of nurse assistants, medication passes, and treatments. Shifts available: 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, 10pm-6am, 6am-6pm, and 6pm-6am. Rate range: $40-$50.
Neighborhoods+Downtown Boulder centers around the pedestrian Pearl Street Mall, offering urban condos and walkable dining, though street parking and loading access are tight. Historic Mapleton Hill features Victorian residences along tree-lined streets, while Newlands and Table Mesa attract residents looking for established homes, neighborhood schools, and immediate trail access. Budget-conscious healthcare workers and renters often look east to Gunbarrel, Martin Acres, or newer complexes in East Boulder, while nearby commuter towns like Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, and Broomfield provide popular suburban alternatives along the highway.
Downtown Boulder centers around the pedestrian Pearl Street Mall, offering urban condos and walkable dining, though street parking and loading access are tight. Historic Mapleton Hill features Victorian residences along tree-lined streets, while Newlands and Table Mesa attract residents looking for established homes, neighborhood schools, and immediate trail access.
Budget-conscious healthcare workers and renters often look east to Gunbarrel, Martin Acres, or newer complexes in East Boulder, while nearby commuter towns like Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, and Broomfield provide popular suburban alternatives along the highway.
Getting around+Boulder features a compact footprint where internal drives typically average around fifteen to twenty minutes, but regional travel relies heavily on the US-36 corridor linking southeast toward Denver. Public transit is operated by RTD, providing local bus routes and regional connections to neighboring towns such as Broomfield and Louisville, though shift workers with non-standard hospital hours usually depend on personal vehicles. Parking is heavily restricted and competitive near downtown and University Hill, whereas eastern districts and suburban commuter hubs offer straightforward vehicle access and ample surface lots.
Boulder features a compact footprint where internal drives typically average around fifteen to twenty minutes, but regional travel relies heavily on the US-36 corridor linking southeast toward Denver. Public transit is operated by RTD, providing local bus routes and regional connections to neighboring towns such as Broomfield and Louisville, though shift workers with non-standard hospital hours usually depend on personal vehicles.
Parking is heavily restricted and competitive near downtown and University Hill, whereas eastern districts and suburban commuter hubs offer straightforward vehicle access and ample surface lots.
Outdoors+Outdoor recreation is the city's defining feature, supported by the City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks network comprising tens of thousands of preserved acres directly abutting the iconic sandstone Flatirons. Chautauqua Park serves as the primary gateway for hiking and trail running, though early morning starts are essential on weekends to beat crowded trailheads. Nearby Eldorado Canyon State Park offers world-class rock climbing and creek trails, while winter months provide swift access to snowshoeing and downhill skiing at Eldora Mountain Resort.
Outdoor recreation is the city's defining feature, supported by the City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks network comprising tens of thousands of preserved acres directly abutting the iconic sandstone Flatirons. Chautauqua Park serves as the primary gateway for hiking and trail running, though early morning starts are essential on weekends to beat crowded trailheads.
Nearby Eldorado Canyon State Park offers world-class rock climbing and creek trails, while winter months provide swift access to snowshoeing and downhill skiing at Eldora Mountain Resort.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Boulder
Boulder offers nurses an extraordinary setting where Rocky Mountain foothills meet a progressive, health-obsessed small city. Working here places world-class trail running, Flatirons climbing routes, and downhill skiing at Eldora virtually outside your door, allowing healthcare workers to transition seamlessly from demanding hospital shifts to backcountry recreation. Downtown revolves around the four-block pedestrian Pearl Street Mall, home to acclaimed farm-to-table staples like Frasca Food and Wine and The Kitchen, while neighborhood anchors like Trident Booksellers & Café and the Saturday Boulder Farmers Market reflect the city's tight-knit communal rhythm. However, relocating to this mountain enclave requires realistic budgeting. Housing availability inside city limits is notoriously competitive, whether you are seeking a mid-century home in Table Mesa, a condo downtown, or a townhouse in Gunbarrel. Many medical professionals choose nearby US-36 corridor communities like Louisville, Superior, Lafayette, or Broomfield to balance reasonable shift commutes with quieter suburban living. For nurses seeking an active outdoor lifestyle, excellent Boulder Valley schools, and dry Colorado sunshine, Boulder delivers unmatched natural beauty despite its premium living costs.
