Due to the ongoing cold and flu season, please note that some families with less urgent health concerns may experience longer wait times in our Emergency Departments. Learn how to get care now.
In life-threatening emergencies, find the emergency room location nearest you. For non-life-threatening medical needs when your pediatrician is unavailable, visit one of our urgent care locations.
To help inform you about the latest coronavirus (COVID-19) updates, experts from Children's Colorado have gathered information from local and national health authorities.
At Children’s Hospital Colorado, nursing jobs are critical to our mission. Our nurses work on the front lines to provide skilled and compassionate care for kids. Here, they have the respect of their colleagues, a voice to influence the delivery of care and opportunities to grow a meaningful career.
Nursing opportunities at Children’s Colorado: Why work with us?
Our nurses enjoy the rewards of bringing hope and healing to children and their families. They also benefit from:
A magnet for excellence In 2020, we received our fourth designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®. This recognition applied to all our Denver Metro locations and the Briargate Outpatient Care Facility in Colorado Springs. Magnet status means we exceed national benchmarks for clinical performance, patient and family service and nurse satisfaction.
Family-centered care Our focus on supporting and advocating for families helps them through the healing process. It also aligns with the latest protocols in the field and provides more ways for our nurses to make an impact.
Autonomy and collaboration Children’s Colorado incorporates shared governance, which gives nurses input into decisions that affect many areas of their work. We also instill a spirit of collaboration among our entire team, including physicians and support team members. Learn more about professional nursing practice at Children’s Colorado.
A path for growth Our Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) provides structure and process for career advancement as a valued clinical nurse team member. The program has four distinct tracks of professional practice, recognizing direct care nurses for their service across those four areas.
Ongoing education We encourage nurses to advance their careers and stay at the forefront of the field. Nurses can take advantage of opportunities for:
Flexibility Many of our nursing roles include variable staffing patterns to accommodate full-time, part-time, flex and per diem positions. We also incorporate float teams to meet the needs of our patients and team members.
Nursing jobs at Children’s Colorado
We are always seeking qualified, dedicated candidates for the following positions:
Our neonatal nurse practitioners use exceptional technology to care for the smallest patients. Learn about our ANCC-accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Fellowship Program and positions for neonatal nurse practitioners.
Other nursing-related roles
In addition to registered nurses, we hire for the following roles. Available openings are listed in our online database.
Certified nursing assistants (search for “clinical assistant”)
Emergency medical technicians
Licensed practical nurses
Medical assistants
Nursing students who have completed their pediatric rotations (search for “clinical assistant”)
Apply to join our team
Ready to take the next step toward working at Children’s Colorado? Learn more about our open roles and view our open positions.
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Children’s Hospital Colorado providers are faculty members of the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Our specialists are nationally ranked and globally recognized for delivering the best possible care in pediatrics.
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