CO · Thornton · Updated October 15, 2026

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Thornton, CO

8 open roles with published pay are listed for Thornton and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Thornton. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Thornton.

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Open Licensed Practical Nurse roles near Thornton

Roles in other cities of the Denver-Aurora-Centennial area.

PermanentPosted 7 days ago

Practical Nurse

Veterans Health Administration · Aurora, CO

$72k–$93k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 888153900
Top 25% payNew this week
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Who is hiring licensed practical nurses near Thornton

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Denver Health4$38.47
Veterans Health Administration3$39.56
ScionHealth1$30.82

What your pay buys in Thornton

  • Overall prices in Denver-Aurora-Centennial run 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 47% above the U.S. average (index 146.9).

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 Thornton

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$194
Meals and incidentals per day$92
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$2,002
13-week assignment$26,026

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 Thornton

CMS lists 1 hospital in Thornton, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Hca Healthone Mountain Ridge
Thornton, CO		Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Adams County

HRSA lists 5 active primary care shortage designations that include Adams County (1 geographic, 3 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 16 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
Broomfield, CO6 mi—78,323
Westminster, CO7 mi—115,302
Loveland, CO35 mi—81,102

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 Thornton

Thornton city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

Who is hiring licensed practical nurses in Thornton?

We list 8 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Thornton.

Do I need a Colorado license to work in Thornton 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 Thornton in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 5 active primary care shortage designations that include Adams 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 Thornton?

The federal per diem benchmark in Thornton is $194 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,002 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 Thornton?

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Your LPN / LVN pay reportThornton, CO · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

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