CO · Pueblo · Updated October 15, 2026

Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Pueblo, CO

The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Pueblo. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Pueblo.

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What your pay buys in Pueblo

  • Overall prices in Pueblo run 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 29% below the U.S. average (index 71.3).

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Travel assignment per diem in Pueblo

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

Travel certified nursing assistant assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Open Certified Nursing Assistant roles in Colorado

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Pueblo as they open.

PermanentPosted today

CNA Telemetry Tech

CommonSpirit Health · Lakewood, CO

$18.60–$28.83/ hour
  • Part Time
  • Req 100957089584
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted today

CNA

CommonSpirit Health · Westminster, CO

$18.15–$28.13/ hour
  • Part Time
  • Req 102006788496
New this week
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Hospitals in Pueblo

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Pueblo, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of certified nursing assistants.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
St Mary-Corwin Hospital
Pueblo, CO
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5No
Parkview Medical Center, Inc
Pueblo, CO
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Colorado Mental Health Hospital In Pueblo
Pueblo, CO
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedYes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Pueblo County

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Pueblo County (2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Certified Nursing Assistant pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Colorado Springs, CO42 mi—493,554
Castle Rock, CO78 mi—83,213
Parker, CO86 mi—65,473
Centennial, CO92 mi—108,853
Aurora, CO100 mi—403,130
Lakewood, CO102 mi—156,868

Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Colorado · Certified Nursing Assistant jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Colorado

State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Colorado requires for your role with the Colorado licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Colorado taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Colorado state guide

Other healthcare roles in Pueblo

Pueblo city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

Where do certified nursing assistants work in Pueblo?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Pueblo, led by St Mary-Corwin Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Colorado license to work in Pueblo as a certified nursing assistant?

State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Colorado requires for your role with the Colorado licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Pueblo in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Pueblo County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Pueblo?

The federal per diem benchmark in Pueblo is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your CNA pay reportPueblo, CO · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • ScionHealthDenver, CO · 4 postings$25.26/ hr$19–$30
  • CommonSpirit HealthColorado Springs, CO · 15 postings$23.14/ hr$18–$30
  • Denver HealthDenver, CO · 9 postings$23.09/ hr$21–$25
  • Banner HealthGreeley, CO · 4 postings$22.53/ hr$18–$28

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$18Median$23.14High$29

36 CNA postings with published pay in Colorado, 28 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 36 CNA roles

  1. Certified Nursing Assistant CNA Full Time NightsPermanent
    $20.51–$30.00/ hour
    ScionHealth · Denver, CO · posted today
  2. Certified Nursing Assistant CNA ARU Per Diem NightsPer diem
    $20.51–$30.00/ hour
    ScionHealth · Denver, CO · posted today

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