Per Diem Nursing Jobs in Denver, Colorado
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Working as a nurse in Denver
Whether you’re commuting from Highlands Ranch, Aurora, Lakewood, Littleton, or Westminster, finding flexible nursing work in the Denver area should be simple. Denver’s healthcare community includes nationally recognized hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, and senior living communities, creating opportunities for RNs, LPNs, and CNAs looking for flexible schedules and extra income.
Major healthcare systems like UCHealth, Denver Health, CommonSpirit Health, Intermountain Health (Saint Joseph Hospital and Lutheran Medical Center), and Children’s Hospital Colorado care for patients throughout the metro area. In addition to large hospital campuses, Denver has a strong network of skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, memory care centers, and rehabilitation facilities that consistently need qualified healthcare professionals.
If you’re licensed in another compact state, Colorado is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member, allowing eligible RNs and LPNs with a multistate license to practice in Colorado without obtaining an additional state license. CNAs must meet Colorado certification requirements.
Many healthcare professionals choose per diem work in Denver because it gives them flexibility around nursing school, family life, outdoor recreation, or full-time employment. Others use per diem shifts to earn extra income while choosing facilities closer to home instead of commuting across the metro. With Switch, you can browse available shifts, choose when you work, and get paid quickly, giving you more control over your schedule and your earnings.
About Denver
Home to more than 715,000 residents and nearly 3 million people across the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood metro area, Denver combines a thriving healthcare industry with an active outdoor lifestyle. Known as the Mile High City, Denver is famous for Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Union Station, Coors Field, the Denver Art Museum, and easy access to the Rocky Mountains for hiking, skiing, and weekend adventures. The city’s growing population and expanding healthcare network make it a popular destination for clinicians searching for per diem nursing jobs in Denver, RN jobs, LPN jobs, and CNA jobs. Whether you’re a local healthcare professional or relocating to Colorado, Switch helps you find flexible shifts that fit your schedule.
Nursing pay in Denver, Colorado
RNs in the Denver area typically earn $41–$53/hr, LPNs $31–$39, and CNAs $22–$25 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025).
Figures show typical area wages for staff roles (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025) and vary by facility, shift, and experience. Per diem shifts on Switch often pay above these averages — you’ll see the exact rate on every shift before you claim it.
What nurses say about Switch
“Working for Switch has been a wonderful experience and has also been empowering for a busy mom like myself. I have the privilege to pick and choose my own schedule and work around my hectic schedule outside of work as a parent.”
“I have been with Switch for about five years now and the thing that I like the best about them is because they care about their workers. They pay me quickly, which is a good thing. Being with Switch brings me peace of mind. Great agency to work for!”
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FAQs about working in Denver
Do I need a Colorado nursing license to work per diem shifts in Denver?
Colorado is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). If you hold a qualifying multistate RN or LPN license from another compact state, you can generally work in Colorado without obtaining a separate Colorado nursing license. CNAs must hold a valid Colorado certification before accepting shifts.
How much do per diem nurses and CNAs make in Denver?
Pay depends on your license, experience, facility type, and demand for each shift. Nights, weekends, holidays, and last-minute openings may offer higher rates. With Switch, you’ll always see the pay before accepting a shift.
Does Switch have shifts outside downtown Denver?
Yes. Switch connects clinicians with opportunities throughout the Denver metro area, including Aurora, Lakewood, Littleton, Westminster, Thornton, Englewood, Highlands Ranch, and other nearby communities as facilities become available.
Can I pick up per diem shifts while working a full-time nursing job?
Absolutely. Many RNs, LPNs, and CNAs use Switch to earn extra income while maintaining a full-time position, attending nursing school, or balancing family responsibilities. You decide when and where you work, making it easy to fit shifts into your schedule.