PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Integrated Medical and Psychiatric Care Unit (IMAP) - Days
Denver Health · Denver, CO
$36.00–$57.77/ hour
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Psychiatric nurse jobs in Denver, CO
9 open roles with published pay are listed for Denver. The CMS hospital directory lists 7 hospitals in Denver. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Denver.
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Open Psychiatric nurse roles in Denver
Per diemPosted 10 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Adolescent Behavioral Health - PRN
Denver Health · Denver, CO
$36.00–$57.77/ hour
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Per diemPosted 24 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Adult Inpatient Psychiatry - PRN
Denver Health · Denver, CO
$36.00–$57.77/ hour
Per diemPosted 24 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Adolescent Behavioral Health - PRN
Denver Health · Denver, CO
$36.00–$57.77/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric Emergency Services - Part-Time - Nights
Denver Health · Denver, CO
$36.00–$57.77/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Integrated Medical and Psychiatric Care Unit - Nights
Denver Health · Denver, CO
$36.00–$57.77/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric Emergency Services - Nights
Denver Health · Denver, CO
$36.00–$57.77/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Adult Inpatient Psychiatry - Evening
Denver Health · Denver, CO
$36.00–$57.77/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Adult Inpatient Psychiatry - Evening
Denver Health · Denver, CO
$36.00–$57.77/ hour
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Get my free pay reportWhat your pay buys in Denver
- 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 Denver
| Item | Federal 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 psychiatric 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 Denver
CMS lists 7 hospitals in Denver, 3 of the 5 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of psychiatric nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph Hospital Denver, CO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Adventhealth Porter Denver, CO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Hca Healthone Rose Denver, CO | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Denver Health & Hospital Authority Denver, CO | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Hca Healthone Presbyterian St. Lukes Denver, CO | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| National Jewish Health Denver, CO | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Colorado Mental Health Hospital In Fort Logan Denver, CO | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Denver County
HRSA lists 15 active primary care shortage designations that include Denver County (5 population-group, 10 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 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.
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.
Other healthcare roles in Denver
Denver city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
Who is hiring psychiatric nurses in Denver?
We list 9 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Denver. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Denver.
Do I need a Colorado license to work in Denver as a psychiatric 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 Denver in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 15 active primary care shortage designations that include Denver 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 Denver?
The federal per diem benchmark in Denver 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 psychiatric nurses in Denver?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Denver and across Colorado. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Denver.
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Your RN pay reportDenver, CO · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- BrightSpring Health ServicesDENVER, CO · 2 postings$49.75/ hr$48–$52
- Denver HealthDenver, CO · 77 postings$46.89/ hr$34–$68
- Fresenius Medical CareDenver, CO · 2 postings$44.19/ hr$33–$59
- Premise HealthDenver, CO · 2 postings$42.72/ hr$35–$50
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$36Median$46.89High$59
227 RN postings with published pay in Colorado, 184 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 227 RN roles
- RN Clinical Coordinator Emergency RoomPermanent$41.74–$66.25/ hour
- RN Emergency ServicesPer diem$38.06–$63.07/ hour
+ 225 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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