School Registered Nurse
Aurora, Colorado
Ampersand Therapy is hiring Registered Nurses (RNs) to support students in school-based settings throughout Aurora, CO.
- Shift and hours
- School-year schedule Competitive pay up to $55/hour + consistent school-year schedule
- Unit and setting
- schools · School Ampersand Therapy is hiring Registered Nurses (RNs) to support students in school-based settings throughout Aurora, CO.students
- License
- RN licenseActive Colorado State RN license
- Term
- Agency Schedule: Full-Time & Part-Time options availableFull-Time & Part-Time
Do you qualify?
- License
- Active Colorado State RN license Check your license
- Certification
- School Nursing CDE or ability to obtain
- Also asks
- Ability to pass fingerprinting and background check
- Also asks
- Strong clinical judgment, organization, and communication skills
Preferred
- Experience
- pediatrics, school nursing, or public health Experience in pediatrics, school nursing, or public health preferred
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- In range for Colorado agency rolesColorado agency postings that state pay run $32/hr to $60/hr, the middle half $43/hr to $52/hr, across 33 postings.
- Bonus
- referral bonuses
- Eligibility
- Benefits apply to 0.8 FTE and above after a short waiting period Benefits apply to 0.8 FTE and above after a short waiting period.
Benefits
- Benefitsliability insurance includedW-2 employment with liability insurance included
- BenefitsHealthcare benefits*Healthcare benefits* + 401(k) with company match
- Benefits401(k) with company match
- BenefitsReimbursement for licensure, CEUs, and professional expensesReimbursement for licensure, CEUs, and professional expenses
- BenefitsMileage reimbursement between sitesMileage reimbursement between sites + referral bonuses
- Health insurance
More benefits (5)
- Referral program
- Mileage reimbursement
- 401(k) matching
- Healthcare benefits
- Liability insurance
The role and schedule
- Care model
- 1:1 nursing or full school nurse Openings: 1:1 Nursing or Full School Nurse
- Day to day
- provide nursing care based on individual student needs and care plans Provide nursing care based on individual student needs and care plans
- Day to day
- monitor and manage student health conditions, injuries, and illnesses Monitor and manage student health conditions, injuries, and illnesses
- Day to day
- administer medications and treatments per physician orders Administer medications and treatments per physician orders
- Day to day
- maintain accurate health records and ensure compliance Maintain accurate health records and ensure compliance
- Day to day
- communicate with families regarding student health needs Communicate with families regarding student health needs
- Day to day
- collaborate with school staff, administrators, and special education teams Collaborate with school staff, administrators, and special education teams
- Day to day
- participate in IEP and 504 meetings as appropriate Participate in IEP and 504 meetings as appropriate
- Day to day
- respond to emergencies and follow school safety protocols Respond to emergencies and follow school safety protocols
- Day to day
- support health screenings and student wellness initiatives Support health screenings and student wellness initiatives
- Start
- ASAP for 2026-2027 School Year Start Date: ASAP for 2026-2027 School Year
- Travel
- travel between sites
The workplace
- Hiring contact
- Please reach out to erika@ampersandtherapy.com if you have any questions! Please reach out to erika@ampersandtherapy.com if you have any questions!
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are floating and staffing support handled day to day?
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- Job title
- School Registered Nurse
- Pay range
- $45-55/hour
Up to $55/hour | Aurora, CO | Full-Time & Part-Time Openings |
2026-2027 School Year | 1:1 Nursing & Full School Nurse
Position Details
- Openings: 1:1 Nursing or Full School Nurse
Schedule
Full-Time & Part-Time options available
- Setting: Schools throughout Aurora, CO
- Start Date: ASAP for 2026-2027 School Year
About the Role
Hello, RNs ! Ampersand Therapy is hiring Registered Nurses (RNs) to support students in school-based settings throughout Aurora, CO. Opportunities include both 1:1 nursing and full school nurse positions. You’ll provide hands-on student care, manage health needs, administer medications and treatments, and collaborate with school teams to support student wellness and safety.
Why Join Us
- Competitive pay up to $55/hour + consistent school-year schedule
- Meaningful, student-centered work with strong district support
- W-2 employment with liability insurance included
- Healthcare benefits* + 401(k) with company match
- Reimbursement for licensure, CEUs, and professional expenses
- Mileage reimbursement between sites + referral bonuses
What You’ll Do
- Provide nursing care based on individual student needs and care plans
- Monitor and manage student health conditions, injuries, and illnesses
- Administer medications and treatments per physician orders
- Maintain accurate health records and ensure compliance
- Communicate with families regarding student health needs
- Collaborate with school staff, administrators, and special education teams
- Participate in IEP and 504 meetings as appropriate
- Respond to emergencies and follow school safety protocols
- Support health screenings and student wellness initiatives
What We’re Looking For
- Active Colorado State RN license
- School Nursing CDE or ability to obtain
- Ability to pass fingerprinting and background check
- Experience in pediatrics, school nursing, or public health preferred
- Strong clinical judgment, organization, and communication skills
About Ampersand Therapy
Ampersand Therapy is a women- and therapist-operated company built by providers who understand school-based work. We focus on support and mentorship so clinicians can do their best work. Our team is committed to equity, community impact, and creating a workplace where therapists feel valued.
Benefits apply to 0.8 FTE and above after a short waiting period.
Ampersand Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment and sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other identity characteristics. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and join our team.
What's around it?
AURORA, COFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 6% above the US average
- Median rent
- $1,835/mo
- Household income
- $88,368/yr, all local households, not nurse pay