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Head Rn Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Registered Nurse NICU II PRN

Welby, CO · On-site

$36.68 - $55.53/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The NICU RN assess each infant per policy, performing a complete head to toe assessment. S/he assists with feedings, providing support and education for breast and bottle feeding. S/he provides age ...

Home Health RN Start of Care

Denver, CO · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

An RN Start of Care (SOC) nurse in home health completes the patient's initial in-home admission ... Complete a comprehensive head-to-toe assessment, including vital signs, pain, cognition, mobility ...

RN - MedSurg

Highlands Ranch, CO · On-site

$500/day

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Details Client Name SKY RIDGE MEDICAL CENTER CO Job Type Travel Offering Nursing Profession RN ... So, as you head out and discover what is next, consider the WHOLE experience you want to have.

RN - MedSurg

Denver, CO · On-site

$500/day

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Luke's Medical Center-PSL Job Type Travel Offering Nursing Profession RN Specialty MedSurg Job ID ... So, as you head out and discover what is next, consider the WHOLE experience you want to have.

RN - MedSurg

Englewood, CO · On-site

$500/day

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Travel Nurse RN - MedSurg You have a lot of choices when you consider your next professional role ... So, as you head out and discover what is next, consider the WHOLE experience you want to have.

RN - MedSurg

Littleton, CO · On-site

$500/day

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Travel Nurse RN - MedSurg You have a lot of choices when you consider your next professional role ... So, as you head out and discover what is next, consider the WHOLE experience you want to have.

CRNA Opportunity The Specialty Alliance Ambulatory Surgery Center Large Advanced Private Practice ... Through our Physician Executive Committee, Regional Clinical Governance Boards, and Local Head ...

CRNA Opportunity The Specialty Alliance Ambulatory Surgery Center Large Advanced Private Practice ... Through our Physician Executive Committee, Regional Clinical Governance Boards, and Local Head ...

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RN - MedSurg

Aurora, CO · On-site

$500/day

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Details Client Name MEDICAL CENTER OF AURORA SOUTH CO Job Type Travel Offering Nursing Profession R ... So, as you head out and discover what is next, consider the WHOLE experience you want to have.

Travel ER RN - $2,110 per week

Del Norte, CO · On-site

$2.1K/wk

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Skilled in pediatric and adult emergency care including abdominal pain, asthma, burns, head injury ... Travel RN - Emergency Dept About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American ...

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Head Rn information

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$88.9K

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How much do head rn jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for head rn in Colorado is $88,932.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $72,600.00 and $104,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Head RN do?

A Head RN, or Head Registered Nurse, is responsible for overseeing the nursing staff within a healthcare facility, such as a hospital or clinic. They manage daily operations, coordinate patient care, and ensure that nursing protocols and standards are followed. Head RNs also handle administrative tasks, mentor junior nurses, and act as a liaison between staff, patients, and other healthcare professionals. Their leadership ensures high-quality patient care and efficient nursing team performance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Head RN?

To thrive as a Head RN, you need advanced clinical expertise, leadership skills, and a BSN or higher degree along with an active RN license. Familiarity with hospital management systems, EHRs, and compliance protocols is typically required, and certification in nursing leadership or administration is often preferred. Strong communication, conflict resolution, and team management skills set exceptional Head RNs apart. These competencies are crucial for ensuring high standards of patient care, effective staff coordination, and regulatory compliance in healthcare environments.

What are some common challenges faced by a Head RN when managing a nursing team, and how can they be addressed?

As a Head RN, one of the most common challenges is balancing administrative responsibilities with direct patient care and team management. Ensuring clear communication, addressing staff concerns promptly, and fostering a supportive environment are crucial for team cohesion. Additionally, managing shift schedules, handling conflicts, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations require strong organizational and leadership skills. Many successful Head RNs regularly hold team meetings and prioritize ongoing training to keep staff engaged and aligned with best practices.

What is the difference between Head Rn vs Registered Nurse?

AspectHead RnRegistered Nurse
CredentialsRN license, additional leadership or management certificationsRN license, possibly specialty certifications
Work EnvironmentLeadership roles, administrative settings, hospital managementPatient care, clinical settings, hospitals, clinics
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, healthcare organizations, clinics with leadership responsibilitiesHospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities
Search & Comparison IntentLeadership, management, healthcare administrationPatient care, clinical nursing roles

The Head Rn typically holds leadership and administrative responsibilities within healthcare settings, requiring additional certifications and experience. In contrast, a Registered Nurse focuses primarily on direct patient care. While both roles require an RN license, the Head Rn's role emphasizes management, policy implementation, and team oversight, making it suitable for those seeking leadership positions in healthcare.

What are the most commonly searched types of Rn jobs in Colorado?

The most popular types of Rn jobs in Colorado are:

Registered Nurse NICU II PRN

HCA HealthONE Mountain Ridge

Welby, CO • On-site

$36.68 - $55.53/hr

Full-time, Per diem

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $36.68 - $55.53 / hour
Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Introduction

New higher pay rates for RN's!

Do you have the career opportunities as a Registered Nurse NICU II PRN you want in your current role? We invest in what matters most to nurses like you – at home, at work, and at every stage in your career. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA HealthONE Mountain Ridge which is a part of the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Do you want to work where you have a voice? Nurses are at the forefront of our commitment to the care and improvement of human life. At HCA Healthcare, there are many ways for nurses to have a voice through professional practice councils, advisory councils, vital voices surveys, and units of distinction. We learn from our multi-generational nursing family. We partner with our Nurses at HCA HealthONE Mountain Ridge!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Registered Nurse must be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in the care of his/her patients. Each service also requires specialized skills. The delivery of care is based on criteria that is age appropriate and is based on the physical, psychosocial, cultural, safety and learning needs of the individual patient. The Registered Nurse may rotate to other areas other than his/her normally assigned service area/s, and will perform only those duties for which he/she has demonstrated competency. The Registered Nurse performs delegated duties consistent with his/her scope of practice and functions within the philosophy and overall plan of care delivery at NSMC. The Registered Nurse displays positive support for NSMC as well as the entire HealthONE organization. S/he will exemplify North Suburban’s core values of Safety, Compassion, Integrity, Connection, Communication and Commitment in all interactions with patients, staff members and physicians. The NICU RN cares for low risk and high risk infants. The NICU RN can stabilize and care for any gestational age infant. S/he can manage acute infants on ventilators with umbilical lines requiring 1:1 care, stable preemies and the low risk term neonate. The NICU RN assess each infant per policy, performing a complete head to toe assessment. S/he assists with feedings, providing support and education for breast and bottle feeding. S/he provides age appropriate education/teaching for parents/family members. The NICU RN will also attend low and high risk deliveries as needed following NRP guidelines.

What qualifications you will need:

  • Basic Cardiac Life Support through the AHA or ARC
  • Neonate Resuscitate must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
  • STABLE Preferred
  • Registered Nurse, Current licensure in the State of Colorado as a Registered Nurse, or current active
  • NICU experience required

Benefits

HCA HealthONE Mountain Ridge, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future."

Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC
Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive
HCA Healthcare

HCA HealthONE, one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare systems in the Rocky Mountain region, offers more than 170 care sites in the Denver-metro area. Offering services across the continuum of care to meet patients’ total healthcare needs, HCA HealthONE includes seven acute care hospitals, a dedicated flagship pediatric hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, CareNow® urgent care clinics, mental health campuses, imaging and surgery centers, physician practices, home and hospice care, and AirLife Denver, which provides regional critical care air and ground transportation. Among HCA HealthONE’s acute care hospitals is Mountain Ridge (formerly North Suburban Medical Center), a 157-bed, Level II state-designated trauma facility. Mountain Ridge strives to meet and exceed the needs of the north metro Denver communities by also providing two freestanding, full-service emergency rooms and an outpatient surgery center. Consistently among the Denver Business Journals’ list of top corporate philanthropists in the Denver-metro area, HCA HealthONE was named as one of the most community-minded organizations by The Civic 50 and contributed more than $1 million through cash and in-kind donations last year alone, along with more than $400M in federal, state and local taxes.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Nurse NICU II PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.