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2 nursing jobs in La Junta, CO

La Junta sits on Colorado's southeastern plains along the historic Santa Fe Trail, offering a quiet, small-town pace with wide-open skies and rural frontier character. It's a close-knit agricultural community where nurses can enjoy relaxed living and easy access to outdoor spaces.

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Hiring here: Maxim Healthcare (1) · Sangre de Cristo Community Care - Home Health (1)

Working and living in La Junta

· 2 open roles

Living costs

Median gross rent
$642/mo
Rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$52,315/yr
All local households, not nurse pay

Census ACS 2024

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Credentials accepted

  • RN1
  • LPN1
  • LVN1

One posting may accept more than one credential.

Shifts listed

  • per-diem1

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Living in La Junta

What locals say

La Junta is described as a close-knit, welcoming community offering an affordable oasis from high costs, with a slower pace focused on community and simple pleasures that suits first-time homebuyers, retirees, and anyone wanting a peaceful, financially manageable place.

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As of Jul 28, 2026Source: kurby.ai

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