CO · Colorado Springs · Updated October 15, 2026

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Colorado Springs, CO

6 open roles with published pay are listed for Colorado Springs. The CMS hospital directory lists 7 hospitals in Colorado Springs. The free report below lists employers near Colorado Springs and what they pay.

Open Licensed Practical Nurse roles in Colorado Springs

PermanentPosted 3 days ago

LPN II Long Term Care

CommonSpirit Health · Colorado Springs, CO

$25.55–$42.15/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 93924354512
New this week
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PermanentPosted 3 days ago

LPN Long Term Care

CommonSpirit Health · Colorado Springs, CO

$25.55–$42.15/ hour
  • Part Time
  • Req 95264165824
New this week
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago

LPN Home Health

CommonSpirit Health · Colorado Springs, CO

$25.55–$42.15/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 101746931712
New this week
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More open Licensed Practical Nurse roles in Colorado Springs

3 more open roles from employers in Colorado Springs. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted 24 days ago

LPN or LVN

Brookdale Senior Living · Colorado Springs, CO

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  • Full time
  • Req 25030562
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Who is hiring licensed practical nurses near Colorado Springs

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
CommonSpirit Health3$33.85
Enhabit Home Health1$31
Veterans Health Administration1$35.39
BrightSpring Health Services1$32.65

What your pay buys in Colorado Springs

  • Overall prices in Colorado Springs run 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 16% above the U.S. average (index 116.2).

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 Colorado Springs

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$134
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,540
13-week assignment$20,020

Travel licensed practical nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. 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).

Hospitals in Colorado Springs

CMS lists 7 hospitals in Colorado Springs, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Uch-Memorial Health System
Colorado Springs, CO
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Centura Health-Penrose St Francis Health Services
Colorado Springs, CO
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Children's Hospital Colorado - Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes
St Francis Hospital - Interquest
Colorado Springs, CO
Acute careNonprofitNot ratedYes
Uchealth Grandview Hospital
Colorado Springs, CO
Acute careNonprofitNot ratedYes
Cedar Springs Hospital
Colorado Springs, CO
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedYes
Peak View Behavioral Health
Colorado Springs, CO
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedYes

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

Primary care shortage areas in El Paso County

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include El Paso County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 18 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.

Licensed Practical Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Castle Rock, CO36 mi—83,213
Parker, CO44 mi—65,473
Centennial, CO50 mi—108,853
Aurora, CO58 mi—403,130
Lakewood, CO61 mi—156,868
Denver, CO62 mi—729,019

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Colorado · Licensed Practical Nurse jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Colorado

Colorado is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Colorado license by endorsement.

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

Colorado state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

Who is hiring licensed practical nurses in Colorado Springs?

We list 6 open roles with published pay from 4 employers in Colorado Springs. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Colorado Springs.

Do I need a Colorado license to work in Colorado Springs as a licensed practical nurse?

Colorado is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Colorado license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Colorado Springs in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include El Paso 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 Colorado Springs?

The federal per diem benchmark in Colorado Springs is $134 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,540 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place licensed practical nurses in Colorado Springs?

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Pay report · LPN / LVN near Colorado Springs, CO
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Your LPN / LVN pay reportColorado Springs, CO · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • CommonSpirit HealthColorado Springs, CO · 3 postings$33.85/ hr$26–$42
  • Denver HealthDenver, CO · 4 postings$38.47/ hr$31–$46
  • Veterans Health AdministrationAurora, CO · 4 postings$37.48/ hr$25–$45
  • Banner HealthGreeley, CO · 6 postings$32.24/ hr$26–$39

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

2What they are offering now

Low$26Median$33.25High$45

22 LPN / LVN postings with published pay in Colorado, 17 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 22 LPN / LVN roles

  1. Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Family Practice SterlingPermanent
    $26.05–$39.07/ hour
    Banner Health · Sterling, CO · posted today
  2. Practical NursePermanent
    $56k–$73k/ year
    Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Carson, CO · posted today

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