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Nurses in Colorado
Colorado nurses staff UCHealth, Denver Health, and Children's Colorado, plus a strong contingent of travel and mountain-resort hospital roles.
Looking for RNs? See the Registered Nurses in Colorado directory →- Active nurses
- 57,100+
- Avg. RN salary
- $86,900/yr
- Cities covered
- Statewide
- State board
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Colorado Board of Nursing
Top nursing specialties in Colorado
Highest-demand nursing roles across Colorado hospitals and health systems.
Verify a nurse's license in Colorado
Primary source verification through the state board of nursing. Use this before hiring or referring.
State Board
Colorado Board of Nursing
Official license verification portal for Colorado.
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NCSBN national lookup
Colorado participates in Nursys — verify multi-state and compact licenses.
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National License Lookup
Verify a nurse's license in any U.S. state from one page.
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All credentialed healthcare professionals in Colorado — nurses, therapists, and home-health teams.
Common questions about finding nurses in Colorado
How do I verify a nurse's license in Colorado?
Use the Colorado Board of Nursing primary-source verification portal — and Nursys QuickConfirm for compact and multi-state licenses. Our directory cross-references these sources but does not replace legal primary-source verification.
How many nurses practice in Colorado?
Approximately 57,100 registered nurses currently hold an active license in Colorado, based on the most recent state board and BLS reporting.
What is the average RN salary in Colorado?
The mean annual wage for registered nurses in Colorado is roughly $86,900, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data. Hospital, specialty, shift differential, and years of experience can shift actual pay materially.
Which nursing specialties are in highest demand in Colorado?
Hiring volume in Colorado is currently strongest in Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Travel Nurses roles, with continued growth in travel and home-health placements.