PermanentPosted today
RN Clinical Coordinator Emergency Room
CommonSpirit Health · Westminster, CO
$41.74–$66.25/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Registered Nurse jobs in Thornton, CO
121 open roles with published pay are listed for Thornton and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Thornton. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Thornton.
- 121open roles with published pay in the metro area
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Per diemPosted today
Registered Nurse Emergency Room
CommonSpirit Health · Westminster, CO
$36.51–$59.00/ hour
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RN Weekend Option Acute Care Surgical
CommonSpirit Health · Lakewood, CO
$36.51–$59.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse Float Pool (Inpatient) FT- Nights
Denver Health · Denver, CO
$36.00–$57.77/ hour
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PermanentPosted yesterday
RN Acute Care Neuro Trauma
CommonSpirit Health · Lakewood, CO
$36.51–$59.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
RN Acute Care Surgical
CommonSpirit Health · Lakewood, CO
$36.51–$59.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
RN Med Surg Oncology
CommonSpirit Health · Westminster, CO
$36.51–$59.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
Registered Nurse Med Surg
CommonSpirit Health · Westminster, CO
$36.51–$59.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
Registered Nurse GI Lab Endoscopy
CommonSpirit Health · Westminster, CO
$36.51–$59.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
Registered Nurse - GI Lab
Denver Health · Denver, CO
$36.00–$57.77/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 2 days ago
RN Specialist, Clinical Documentation
Denver Health · Denver, CO
$82k–$128k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Registered Nurse Neuro Trauma ICU
CommonSpirit Health · Lakewood, CO
$36.51–$59.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
More open Registered Nurse roles in Thornton
2 more open roles from employers in Thornton. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Registered Nurse (Infusion)
US Oncology Network · Thornton, CO
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PermanentPosted 21 days ago
Registered Nurse RN Home Health
Enhabit Home Health · Thornton, CO
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring registered nurses near Thornton
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Health | 74 | $46.89 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 35 | $47.75 |
| Acadia Healthcare | 4 | $44.86 |
| ScionHealth | 3 | $45.19 |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 2 | $49.75 |
| US Oncology Network | 1 | $32.45 |
| Premise Health | 1 | $40 |
| Fresenius Medical Care | 1 | $47 |
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
| 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 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 Thornton
CMS lists 1 hospital in Thornton, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hca Healthone Mountain Ridge Thornton, CO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 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 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.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broomfield, CO | 6 mi | — | 78,323 |
| Westminster, CO | 7 mi | — | 115,302 |
| Boulder, CO | 18 mi | — | 106,803 |
| Longmont, CO | 19 mi | — | 99,818 |
| Loveland, CO | 35 mi | — | 81,102 |
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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.
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Other healthcare roles in Thornton
Thornton city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
Who is hiring registered nurses in Thornton?
We list 121 open roles with published pay from 8 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 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 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 registered nurses in Thornton?
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Your RN pay reportThornton, 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
+ 225 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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