CO · Lakewood · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Lakewood, CO

1 open role with published pay is listed for Lakewood and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Lakewood. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Lakewood.

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What your pay buys in Lakewood

  • 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 Lakewood

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 nurse manager & leadership 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 Lakewood

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Lakewood, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse manager & leaderships.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Centura Health-St Anthony Hospital
Lakewood, CO
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Orthocolorado Hosp At St Anthony Med Campus
Lakewood, CO
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedYes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Jefferson County

HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Jefferson County (1 population-group, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 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.

Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Arvada, CO9 mi—121,873
Westminster, CO13 mi—115,302

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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 Lakewood

Lakewood city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

Who is hiring nurse manager & leaderships in Lakewood?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Lakewood.

Do I need a Colorado license to work in Lakewood as a nurse manager & leadership?

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 Lakewood in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Jefferson 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 Lakewood?

The federal per diem benchmark in Lakewood 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 nurse manager & leaderships in Lakewood?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 4 postings$121.16/ hr$90–$148
  • MultiCareTacoma, WA · 6 postings$93.11/ hr$78–$157
  • Veterans Health AdministrationLong Beach, CA · 3 postings$80.49/ hr$48–$110
  • CommonSpirit HealthSAN BERNARDINO, CA · 7 postings$79.32/ hr$54–$135

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2What they are offering now

Low$41Median$60.00High$94

372 Nurse Leader postings with published pay in the US, 329 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 Nurse Leader roles

  1. Clinical Manager - Home HealthPermanent
    $80k–$95k/ year
    BrightSpring Health Services · Colorado Springs, CO · posted 17 days ago
  2. Nursing Supervisor Per Diem DaysPer diem
    $45.00–$67.50/ hour
    ScionHealth · Denver, CO · posted 28 days ago

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