The Stepping Stones Group is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a contracted, school-based placement in Colorado Springs, CO for the 2026-2027 school year!
Posted Oct 5
Shift and hours
Nights
Unit and setting
Psych · School This is a full-time Building Nurse role supporting a local K-12 district with nursing services.K-12 students
License
RN license Active RN license valid in ColoradoRN license valid in Colorado
Term
Local Contract This is a full-time Building Nurse role supporting a local K-12 district with nursing services.Full-time
Do you qualify?
License
RN license valid in ColoradoActive RN license valid in ColoradoCheck your license
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
Up to $1,000 referral bonusRefer friends or colleagues and earn up to a $1,000 referral bonusRefer friends or colleagues
Pay reviews
Spread pay plan providing consistent income year-round including school breaks and summerSpread Pay Plan: Consistent income year-round, including school breaks and summer
Benefits
BenefitsHealth insuranceMarket-aligned W-2 compensation with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k), and wellness stipends
Benefits401(k)
BenefitsWellness stipends
BenefitsLicensure reimbursementsLicensure reimbursements, complimentary CEUs, and access to a professional development platform with 220+ on-demand courses
BenefitsComplimentary CEUs
BenefitsAccess to a professional development platform with 220+ on-demand courses
More benefits (4)
Referral program
Vision insurance
Spread Pay Plan
CEU Allowance
The role and schedule
Day to day
Provide first aid and manage everyday illnessesProvide first aid and manage everyday illnesses (headaches, stomachaches, injuries)
Day to day
Monitor students with chronic conditions and implement routine and PRN medications and careMonitor students with chronic conditions (asthma, diabetes, seizures, allergies, mental health conditions) and implement routine and PRN medications and care per orders
Day to day
Verify medical orders, document, and administer routine and PRN medicationsVerify medical orders, document medication administration, and safely administer routine and PRN medications
Day to day
Act as lead responder to medical emergencies on campusAct as the lead responder to medical emergencies on campus
Day to day
Train staff on emergency protocols and equipment useTrain staff on emergency protocols and equipment use
Day to day
Develop and update IHPs, IEPs, and 504 Plans and participate in meetingsDevelop and update IHPs (Individualized Healthcare Plans), IEPs (Individualized Education Plans), and 504 Plans related to medical conditions; participate in meetings as needed
Day to day
Collaborate with parents and school staff regarding students with medical needsCollaborate with parents and school staff regarding students with medical needs
Day to day
Conduct or assist with health screeningsConduct or assist with health screenings (vision, hearing, growth/BMI, blood pressure)
Day to day
Delegate and supervise nursing tasks in accordance with state regulationsDelegate and supervise nursing tasks in accordance with state regulations
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2026-2027 school yearThe Stepping Stones Group is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a contracted, school-based placement in Colorado Springs, CO for the 2026-2027 school year!
The Stepping Stones Group is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a contracted, school-based placement in Colorado Springs, CO for the 2026-2027 school year! This is a full-time Building Nurse role supporting a local K-12 district with nursing services.
Working with The Stepping Stones Group means consistent pay, clinical backing from experienced nurses, and support from a team that understands school-based nursing - not just staffing.
Minimum requirements
Active RN license valid in Colorado
Graduate of an accredited ADN or BSN program
Current BLS CPR/AED certification
Knowledge of nurse delegation practices and state scope-of-practice regulations
Ability to work independently and exercise clinical judgment
Experience working with a pediatric population
What you'll do
Provide first aid and manage everyday illnesses (headaches, stomachaches, injuries)
Monitor students with chronic conditions (asthma, diabetes, seizures, allergies, mental health conditions) and implement routine and PRN medications and care per orders
Verify medical orders, document medication administration, and safely administer routine and PRN medications
Act as the lead responder to medical emergencies on campus
Train staff on emergency protocols and equipment use
Develop and update IHPs (Individualized Healthcare Plans), IEPs (Individualized Education Plans), and 504 Plans related to medical conditions; participate in meetings as needed
Collaborate with parents and school staff regarding students with medical needs
Conduct or assist with health screenings (vision, hearing, growth/BMI, blood pressure)
Delegate and supervise nursing tasks in accordance with state regulations
Why you'll love working with us
At The Stepping Stones Group, we know that great outcomes for students start with supported, empowered clinicians. Here's what that looks like in practice:
Competitive
Pay & Benefits
Market-aligned W-2 compensation with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k), and wellness stipends
Spread Pay Plan: Consistent income year-round, including school breaks and summer
Dedicated Clinical Support: Direct support from an experienced Registered Nurse for collaboration, consultation, and advocacy throughout your assignment
Professional Growth: Licensure reimbursements, complimentary CEUs, and access to a professional development platform with 220+ on-demand courses
Placement Flexibility: Local and travel opportunities nationwide that match your schedule, setting, and location preferences
Referral Program: Refer friends or colleagues and earn up to a $1,000 referral bonus
Compensation
$48-$53/hr W-2 Contract Colorado Springs, CO
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join a team that values your expertise, supports your professional growth, and helps improve student outcomes.
Neighborhoods+Young professionals are steered toward Briargate on the north end, East Colorado Springs closer to downtown nightlife, Northeast with Garden of the Gods and UCCS access, Powers for parks plus airport and base access, and lower-cost Southeast near Fort Carson. Facebook locals recommend staying north—Monument (pricey, great views) and Falcon/Peyton (small-town vibes). Reddit points to Downtown, the West Side, Old Colorado City, and Manitou Springs for breweries and weekend entertainment. Western neighborhoods buy mountain proximity and premium views; eastern and northeastern master-planned areas such as Briargate, Pine Creek, Cordera, and Flying Horse are the growth corridor, with most new development north of downtown.
Young professionals are steered toward Briargate on the north end, East Colorado Springs closer to downtown nightlife, Northeast with Garden of the Gods and UCCS access, Powers for parks plus airport and base access, and lower-cost Southeast near Fort Carson. Facebook locals recommend staying north—Monument (pricey, great views) and Falcon/Peyton (small-town vibes).
Reddit points to Downtown, the West Side, Old Colorado City, and Manitou Springs for breweries and weekend entertainment. Western neighborhoods buy mountain proximity and premium views; eastern and northeastern master-planned areas such as Briargate, Pine Creek, Cordera, and Flying Horse are the growth corridor, with most new development north of downtown.
Getting around+Typical commute is about 20.01 minutes in U.S. News figures and 22.9 minutes in Visit COS 2022 data. North-south travel runs on Interstate 25, Academy Boulevard, and Powers Boulevard; east-west connectors include Woodmen Road, Austin Bluffs Parkway, and Platte Avenue. Fort Carson loads southern routes; the Air Force Academy, Peterson Space Force Base, and Schriever Space Force Base each shape different corridors. Locals say traffic is milder than bigger metros but roads are constantly under construction and drivers draw complaints. Sources do not name hospital campuses, transit lines to those campuses, or parking conditions.
Typical commute is about 20.01 minutes in U.S. News figures and 22.9 minutes in Visit COS 2022 data. North-south travel runs on Interstate 25, Academy Boulevard, and Powers Boulevard; east-west connectors include Woodmen Road, Austin Bluffs Parkway, and Platte Avenue.
Fort Carson loads southern routes; the Air Force Academy, Peterson Space Force Base, and Schriever Space Force Base each shape different corridors. Locals say traffic is milder than bigger metros but roads are constantly under construction and drivers draw complaints.
Sources do not name hospital campuses, transit lines to those campuses, or parking conditions.
Outdoors+Garden of the Gods is the signature park—towering red rocks, paved walkways, hiking trails, and viewpoint pull-offs, often cited as TripAdvisor’s #1 park. Pikes Peak (14,115 feet) can be driven, hiked, or biked. Other named staples are Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Cheyenne Mountain State Park, Red Rock Canyon, Helen Hunt Falls, the Manitou Incline, Arkansas River whitewater rafting, and the Royal Gorge zip line and railroad. Visit COS lists more than 55 things to do in the Pikes Peak Region, with parks and trails used as everyday recreation rather than once-a-year tourism.
Garden of the Gods is the signature park—towering red rocks, paved walkways, hiking trails, and viewpoint pull-offs, often cited as TripAdvisor’s #1 park. Pikes Peak (14,115 feet) can be driven, hiked, or biked.
Other named staples are Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Cheyenne Mountain State Park, Red Rock Canyon, Helen Hunt Falls, the Manitou Incline, Arkansas River whitewater rafting, and the Royal Gorge zip line and railroad. Visit COS lists more than 55 things to do in the Pikes Peak Region, with parks and trails used as everyday recreation rather than once-a-year tourism.
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 Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs sits at the eastern base of Pikes Peak as Olympic City USA, with Garden of the Gods, the Manitou Incline, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, and 14,115-foot summit access in the same metro as Fort Carson and the Air Force Academy. For a nurse, the draw is outdoor life on 300-plus sunny, dry days, a roughly 20–23 minute commute on I-25, Academy, and Powers, and neighborhoods that split by budget: Southeast and East Colorado Springs for lower medians, Briargate and the north end (Monument, Falcon/Peyton) for safety and Academy District 20 schools, Downtown/Old Colorado City/Manitou for breweries, Broadmoor and Flying Horse for luxury. Tradeoffs are constant construction, dry air and wind, a restaurant scene locals still call behind bigger cities, tourism and military traffic, and growth pushing El Paso County toward a million people. It rewards people who want mountains more than nightlife density.
