Join the people who help people — and receive a $7,000 to $14,000 hiring bonus.
The Colorado Department of Human Services — whose professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence and well-being of the people of Colorado — is focused on recruiting and retaining top talent. We are excited to announce new bonuses for employment for prospective nursing staff. We are hiring in residential facilities across Colorado, including in Denver, Pueblo, Grand Junction and others. Browse through our listings below to see if one of them could be your next career.
Hiring bonuses will be given in three payments: within two pay cycles of when a new employee starts, their 180-day anniversary and their 270-day anniversary. These bonuses will be available to the first 1,000 new employees in select positions.
Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (Pueblo)
$14,000 hiring bonus
The Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo is a 516-bed acute care psychiatric hospital that provides inpatient behavioral health services for adults, adolescents and geriatric patients.
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Director of Nursing
Job description: This position directs the overall practice of all nursing staff in conjunction with the CNO, and specifically oversees administrative oversight of nursing staff to ensure hospital-wide compliance with standards and regulations.
Minimum qualifications: A master’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution; current, valid licensure as a
registered nurse from the Colorado Board of Nursing or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC); and six years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position, two of which must have been at the level of a unit supervisor or equivalent.Salary: $94,380 to $152,976 hourly + $14,000 hiring bonus
Nurse I
Job description: Provide direct patient care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating all aspects of treatment. This could include: family involvement, case management, formulation of individualized nursing care plans, implementing infection control measures, delivering crisis intervention, providing direct patient contact in individual and group therapy sessions, and more.
Minimum qualifications: A valid, active Registered Nurse license issued by the State of Colorado or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact.
Salary: $38.93 hourly + $14,000 hiring bonus
Nurse II
Job description: The purpose of this position is to provide nursing oversight, administrative oversight and lead worker over nursing personnel of three or more FTEs on a continuous basis as well as clinical supervision of all nursing staff during a specific shift.
Minimum qualifications: A valid, active Registered Nurse license issued by the State of Colorado or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact; and two years of professional nursing experience.
Salary: $3,380 biweekly + $14,000 hiring bonus
Mid-Level Provider
Job description: This position is responsible for the direction, supervision and management of all nursing staff of the assigned unit. The position provides nursing oversight, administrative oversight and management of nursing personnel on one or two units.
Minimum qualifications: A valid, active Registered Nurse license issued by the State of Colorado or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact; and four years of professional nursing experience.
Salary: $103,452 annually + $14,000 hiring bonus
Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Fort Logan (Denver)
$14,000 hiring bonus
The Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Fort Logan is a psychiatric hospital serving Colorado residents with acute mental illnesses and/or court-ordered inpatient restoration treatment.
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Nurse I
Job description: This position exists to provide therapeutic work in the psychiatric care of mentally ill patients hospitalized at the Colorado Mental Health Institute at Fort Logan.
Minimum qualifications: A valid, active Registered Nurse license issued by the State of Colorado or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact.
Salary: $38.93 hourly + $14,000 hiring bonus
Nurse II
Job description: This work leader provides clinical and administrative supervision of two to five nursing staff on a continuous basis, as well as supervision of all nursing staff during a specific shift in providing therapeutic work in the psychiatric care of mentally ill patients.
Minimum qualifications: A valid, active Registered Nurse license issued by the State of Colorado or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact; and two years of experience as a registered nurse.
Salary: $44.25 hourly + $14,000 hiring bonus
Nurse III
Job description: This position exists to provide supervision, clinical/administrative nursing consultation and direction to registered nurses and nursing assistive personnel on the assigned shift to ensure the delivery of quality patient care.
Minimum qualifications: A valid, active Registered Nurse license issued by the State of Colorado or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact; and three years of experience as a registered nurse.
Salary: $36.44 to $55.23 hourly + $14,000 hiring bonus
Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons (Aurora)
$7,000 hiring bonus
The Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons is a 180-bed facility providing skilled nursing care and a specialized 21-bed short-term rehabilitation unit. The facility serves veterans, veterans' spouses/widows and Gold Star parents.
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Nurse I
Job description: This position exists to provide professional clinical services to facility residents including assessment, and specialized nursing care consistent with standards of the profession, legal and regulatory requirements and facility and division standards, protocols and policies.
Minimum qualifications: A valid, active Registered Nurse license issued by Colorado or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact.
Salary: $31.60 to $46.25 hourly + $7,000 hiring bonus
Bruce McCandless Veterans Community Living Center (Florence)
$7,000 hiring bonus
Bruce McCandless Veterans Community Living Center at Florence is a nursing home that serves veterans, veterans' spouses/widows and Gold Star parents.
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Nurse I
Job description: This position exists to provide professional services to the facility residents, which include assessment and specialized nursing care consistent with the standards of the profession, legal and regulatory requirements.
Minimum qualifications: A valid Registered Nurse license from the State of Colorado or any state participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact.
Salary: $31.60 to $46.25 hourly + $7,000 hiring bonus
Nurse II
Job description: This position exists to provide professional services to the facility residents, which include assessment and specialized nursing care consistent with the standards of the profession, legal and regulatory requirements.
Minimum qualifications: A valid Registered Nurse license from the State of Colorado or any state participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact; and two years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.
Salary: $33.59 to $50.91 hourly + $7,000 hiring bonus
Campus at Lookout Mountain (Golden)
$7,000 hiring bonus
The Campus at Lookout Mountain is an intensive secure treatment program for 96 male juvenile offenders. It includes three separate youth centers: Aspire Youth Services Center, Golden Peak Youth Services Center and Summit Youth Services Center.
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Mid-Level Provider
Job description: This position delivers health care to detained pre-trial, and committed youth. Primary care is provided by licensed independent practitioners/mid-Level providers with responsibility for a continuum of health care from initial assessment through development and maintenance of health care including physical, psychiatric and dental maintenance.
Minimum qualifications: Current, valid licensure as an advanced practice nurse from the Colorado Board of Nursing; or current, valid licensure as a physician assistant from the Colorado Medical Board.
Salary: $103,452 annually + $7,000 hiring bonus
Pueblo Regional Center
$7,000 hiring bonus
Pueblo Regional Center is one of three Colorado facilities serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have intensive needs and live in homes throughout the community.
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Nurse I
Job description: This position independently analyzes acute medical conditions, formulates nursing diagnosis, and implements plans of care. This position will develop, direct and guide community-based health care services; collect, analyze and summarize patient information; and advise others to aid in forming treatment outcomes.
Minimum qualifications: A valid, active Registered Nurse license issued by Colorado or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact.
Salary: $2,528.31 to $3,700.15 biweekly + $7,000 hiring bonus
Veterans Community Living Center at Rifle (Rifle)
$7,000 hiring bonus
The Veterans Community Living Center at Rifle is a nursing home that serves veterans, veterans' spouses/widows and Gold Star parents. It is an 89-bed nursing home, with a 12-bed secure memory care unit.
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Nurse III
Job description: This position provides 24-hour accountability for management and oversees the delivery of nursing services on a day-to-day basis. This position will assist in the coordination of care for residents who have acute/chronic health problems, physical and/or mental limitations and are unable to live independently or at a more independent level of care.
Minimum qualifications: A valid, active Registered Nurse license issued by Colorado or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact; and three years of professional experience as a registered nurse.
Salary: $45.84 hourly + $7,000 hiring bonus
Nurse II (part-time)
Job description: This position exists to provide professional services to the facility residents, which include assessment and specialized nursing care consistent with the standards of the profession, legal and regulatory requirements.
Minimum qualifications: A valid, active Registered Nurse license issued by Colorado or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact; and two years of professional experience as a registered nurse.
Salary: $42.25 hourly + $6,300 hiring bonus
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center (Grand Junction)
$7,000 hiring bonus
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center is a 42-bed co-ed, secure, multipurpose youth center in Grand Junction.
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Lead Mid-Level Provider
Job description: This position delivers health care to detained, pre-trial and committed youth. Primary care is provided by independent practitioners/mid-level providers with responsibility for a continuum of health care from initial assessment through development and maintenance of health care including physical, psychiatric and dental maintenance.
Minimum qualifications: Current, valid licensure as an advanced practice nurse the Colorado Board of Nursing; or current, valid licensure as a physician assistant from the Colorado Medical Board.
Salary: $103,452 annually + $7,000 hiring bonus
Wheat Ridge Regional Center (Wheat Ridge)
$7,000 hiring bonus
Wheat Ridge Regional Center is one of three Colorado facilities serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have intensive needs and live in homes throughout the community.
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Nurse II
Job description: This position exists to provide specialized nursing services that meet the health care needs of complex medical and psychiatrically challenged developmentally disabled individuals who live in ICF-IID group homes.
Minimum qualifications: A valid Registered Nurse License from the State of Colorado or any state participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact; and two years of professional experience as a registered nurse.
Salary: $32.59 to $50.91 hourly + $7,000 hiring bonus
Nurse II
Job description: This position exists to provide specialized nursing services that meet the health care needs of complex medical and psychiatrically challenged developmentally disabled individuals who live in ICF-IID group homes.
Minimum qualifications: A valid Registered Nurse License from the State of Colorado or any state participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact; and two years of professional experience as a registered nurse.
Salary: $42.25 hourly + $7,000 hiring bonus
Veterans Community Living Center at Homelake (Monte Vista)
$7,000 hiring bonus
The Veterans Community Living Center at Homelake is a nursing home that serves veterans, veterans' spouses/widows and Gold Star parents. It was established in 1889 as the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home, providing a peaceful home for aging and disabled Civil War veterans.
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Nurse II
Job description: This position exists to provide professional nursing care through cooperation/collaboration with other disciplines. This position provides direct and indirect care to residents, administers medications, performs treatments and technical nursing skills and completes documentation meeting federal and state regulations.
Minimum qualifications: A valid, active Registered Nurse license issued by Colorado or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact; and two years of professional experience as a registered nurse.
Salary: $42.25 hourly + $7,000 hiring bonus
Prairie Vista Youth Services Center (Brighton)
$7,000 hiring bonus
Prairie Vista Youth Services Center is one of 15 youth detention centers in Colorado. It opened in 2021 and currently serves youth ages 10-17.
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Nurse I
Job description: This position delivers health care to detained or committed high risk adolescents in a locked, secure setting in accordance with the National Commission on Correctional Healthcare standards and other nationally recognized standards.
Minimum qualifications: A valid, active Registered Nurse license issued by Colorado or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact.
Salary: $38.93 hourly + $7,000 hiring bonus
Wheat Ridge Regional Center
$7,000 hiring bonus
Wheat Ridge Regional Center is one of three Colorado facilities serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have intensive needs and live in homes throughout the community.
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Nurse II
Job description: This position exists to provide specialized nursing services that meet the health care needs of complex medical and psychiatrically challenged developmentally disabled individuals who live in ICF-IID group homes.
Minimum qualifications: A valid, active Registered Nurse license issued by Colorado or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact; and two years of professional nursing experience.
Salary: $32.59 to $50.91 hourly + $7,000 hiring bonus
Grand Junction Regional Center
$7,000 hiring bonus
Grand Junction Regional Center is one of three Colorado facilities serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have intensive needs and live in homes throughout the community.
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Nurse II
Job description: This position is responsible for for providing nursing support and services to developmentally disabled individuals with complex medical and/or behavioral needs. Many of these individuals are dually diagnosed with developmental and psychiatric illnesses.
Minimum qualifications: A valid, active Registered Nurse license issued by Colorado or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact; and three years of professional nursing experience.
Salary: $2,687.08 to $4,073.08 biweekly + $7,000 hiring bonus
About CDHS
The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) connects people with assistance, resources and support for living independently in our state. We're the people who help people. Many of our services are provided by our 24/7 residential facilities, including two Mental Health Institutes, 15 Youth Services Centers, three Regional Centers, and four Veterans Community Living Centers.
More information
Visit our careers page to learn more about working for CDHS. You can also contact us by email at cdhs_careers@state.co.us.