Registered Nurse Manager – Pre-Admission Services & Animas Internal Medicine Clinic

SP Management Services INC

Durango, Colorado

Your unit is Internal Medicine.

Eligibility: Perioperative Care

Posted Jul 17

License: RN license
Term: Permanent

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Against similar roles: Colorado staff median is $94k/yrColorado staff postings that state pay run $70k/yr to $112k/yr, the middle half $82k/yr to $99k/yr, across 986 postings. This posting's $82k/yr to $145k/yr is wider than that, so where you land depends on the offer.

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Provides leadership, supervision, and operational oversight for the Pre-Admission Services (PAS/PAT) Department and the Internal Medicine Clinic. Responsible for the coordination of clinical, operational, staffing, financial, and quality functions across both departments to ensure safe, efficient, patient-centered care delivery and positive patient outcomes. This position serves as a key member of the leadership team at Animas Surgical Hospital and collaborates closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, ancillary departments, and administrative leaders to support strategic growth, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and exceptional patient experiences.

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In Durango, CO

Durango, COFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% above the US average

Median rent: $1,636/mo
Household income: $78,602/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Durango, CO

NeighborhoodsDurango offers diverse residential pockets ranging from historic street grids to hillside developments. The in-town Grid and Historic Downtown feature Victorian-era single-family homes, renovated bungalows, condos, and apartments within walking distance of Main Avenue, commanding premium prices. Neighborhoods like Needham and Crestview provide family-friendly streets, larger lots, garages, and elevated views, while Animas City and Florence Heights offer direct access to the Animas River Trail. Subdivisions such as Sky Ridge, Jenkins Ranch, and Hillcrest Estates sit near Fort Lewis College on the mesa, featuring newer builds and trail connectivity. Healthcare professionals seeking more affordable housing options often look south of town or commute from regional communities like Mancos, Cortez, or Aztec, New Mexico.

Durango offers diverse residential pockets ranging from historic street grids to hillside developments. The in-town Grid and Historic Downtown feature Victorian-era single-family homes, renovated bungalows, condos, and apartments within walking distance of Main Avenue, commanding premium prices.

Neighborhoods like Needham and Crestview provide family-friendly streets, larger lots, garages, and elevated views, while Animas City and Florence Heights offer direct access to the Animas River Trail. Subdivisions such as Sky Ridge, Jenkins Ranch, and Hillcrest Estates sit near Fort Lewis College on the mesa, featuring newer builds and trail connectivity.

Healthcare professionals seeking more affordable housing options often look south of town or commute from regional communities like Mancos, Cortez, or Aztec, New Mexico.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: bhhscoloradoproperties.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: reddit.com

Getting aroundCommuting within Durango is generally swift and low-stress, with average local drive times clocking in around 12 to 13 minutes. The city hosts two hospitals that anchor local healthcare services, easily reached via primary arteries like Main Avenue and regional corridors connecting through the valley. Those living south of town report scenic, manageable drives outside of peak rush hours. However, Durango sits roughly three hours from the nearest interstate and several hours from major metropolitan centers like Denver, meaning travel relies heavily on two-lane mountain highways that require extra vigilance during winter conditions.

Commuting within Durango is generally swift and low-stress, with average local drive times clocking in around 12 to 13 minutes. The city hosts two hospitals that anchor local healthcare services, easily reached via primary arteries like Main Avenue and regional corridors connecting through the valley.

Those living south of town report scenic, manageable drives outside of peak rush hours. However, Durango sits roughly three hours from the nearest interstate and several hours from major metropolitan centers like Denver, meaning travel relies heavily on two-lane mountain highways that require extra vigilance during winter conditions.

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OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is built directly into daily life, with 35 city parks and over 300 miles of multi-use trails within 30 minutes of downtown stewarded by Durango Trails. The paved Animas River Trail winds directly through the city for walking, running, and cycling, while challenging footpaths like the Animas Mountain Trail, Hogsback Mountain, Rim Trail, and Cascade Canyon showcase panoramic views and waterfalls. Water enthusiasts can raft and fly fish along the Animas River or soak at Durango Hot Springs. Surrounding public lands include the 1.8-million-acre San Juan National Forest, the Weminuche Wilderness, and Hermosa Creek Wilderness, with downhill skiing and snowboarding half an hour north at Purgatory Resort.

Outdoor recreation is built directly into daily life, with 35 city parks and over 300 miles of multi-use trails within 30 minutes of downtown stewarded by Durango Trails. The paved Animas River Trail winds directly through the city for walking, running, and cycling, while challenging footpaths like the Animas Mountain Trail, Hogsback Mountain, Rim Trail, and Cascade Canyon showcase panoramic views and waterfalls.

Water enthusiasts can raft and fly fish along the Animas River or soak at Durango Hot Springs. Surrounding public lands include the 1.8-million-acre San Juan National Forest, the Weminuche Wilderness, and Hermosa Creek Wilderness, with downhill skiing and snowboarding half an hour north at Purgatory Resort.

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Living in Durango

Durango stands apart as an authentic mountain town where high-caliber outdoor living seamlessly intersects with a rooted, year-round community. For relocating nurses, the city serves as a healthcare hub anchored by two regional hospitals, supported by easy commute times that average under fifteen minutes. Daily life centers around the rushing Animas River, the Animas River Trail, and more than 300 miles of singletrack climbing toward the San Juan National Forest and Purgatory Resort. In-town living in neighborhoods like Historic Downtown, Needham, and Crestview puts farm-to-table dining along Main Avenue—from El Moro to Steamworks Brewing—right at your doorstep. However, mountain living requires clear-eyed tradeoffs. Housing inventory is fiercely competitive, cost of living runs high, and the city sits hours away from major interstates and metro airports. For healthcare professionals who prioritize wilderness access, four genuine seasons, and an active small-town lifestyle, Durango delivers exceptional quality of life.

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