PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Registered Nurse
Premise Health · Boulder, CO
$40.38–$50.48/ hour
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PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Registered Nurse - Primary Care, Boulder
Kaiser Permanente · Boulder, CO
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PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Registered Nurse (Medical Oncology)
US Oncology Network · Boulder, CO
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- Overall prices in Boulder run 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 57% above the U.S. average (index 157.0).
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 Boulder
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $149 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,603 |
| 13-week assignment | $20,839 |
Travel registered 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 Boulder
CMS lists 1 hospital in Boulder, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Community Health Boulder, CO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Boulder County
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Boulder 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.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broomfield, CO | 12 mi | — | 78,323 |
| Longmont, CO | 13 mi | — | 99,818 |
| Westminster, CO | 14 mi | — | 115,302 |
| Arvada, CO | 14 mi | — | 121,873 |
| Thornton, CO | 18 mi | — | 146,689 |
| Lakewood, CO | 24 mi | — | 156,868 |
Registered Nurse jobs in Colorado · Registered 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.
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Who is hiring registered nurses in Boulder?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Boulder. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Boulder.
Do I need a Colorado license to work in Boulder as a registered 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 Boulder in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Boulder 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 Boulder?
The federal per diem benchmark in Boulder is $149 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,603 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Boulder?
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Your RN pay reportBoulder, CO · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Military Treatment Facilities under DHAFort Carson, CO · 2 postings$56.44/ hr$48–$66
- BrightSpring Health ServicesDENVER, CO · 2 postings$49.75/ hr$48–$52
- CommonSpirit HealthColorado Springs, CO · 91 postings$47.75/ hr$32–$66
- Denver HealthDenver, CO · 77 postings$46.89/ hr$34–$68
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
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