Per Diem Nursing Jobs in Fort Collins, Colorado
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Working as a nurse in Fort Collins
Fort Collins anchors Northern Colorado’s healthcare corridor, with steady demand for nurses and CNAs across the region. From acute care hospitals to skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and senior-living communities across Loveland, Windsor, and Wellington, Fort Collins offers a broad mix of settings for RNs, LPNs, and CNAs who want flexible schedules.
UCHealth’s Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins and Medical Center of the Rockies in nearby Loveland anchor acute care for the region, alongside Banner Health facilities and a strong network of skilled nursing and assisted living communities that keep per diem opportunities available throughout the week.
Colorado is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. If you hold a qualifying multistate RN or LPN license from another compact state, you can practice in Colorado without applying for a separate Colorado license. CNAs must meet Colorado certification requirements.
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About Fort Collins
Home to Colorado State University and one of the state’s fastest-growing populations, Fort Collins is known for Old Town, its craft-brewing scene, and easy access to the Front Range foothills. Northern Colorado’s growth keeps healthcare demand strong, making it a reliable market for per diem nursing work.
Nursing pay in Fort Collins, Colorado
RNs working per diem across Colorado are paid $46.50–$60.63/hr, LPNs $36–$55.65, and CNAs $24–$36 (Switch — rates paid on completed shifts, last 12 months).
Figures are the middle 50% of hourly rates actually paid to providers on completed Switch shifts over the last 12 months, including weekend and holiday premiums, measured across Colorado where a role has too little local shift history to report on its own. Rates vary by facility and shift — you’ll see the exact rate on every shift before you claim it. As a 1099 provider you cover self-employment tax and benefits.
What nurses actually earn in Fort Collins, Colorado
Switch rates are what providers were actually paid on completed shifts over the past year — not a starting rate. Shown against local wages for employed staff nurses.
| Role | Switch (1099 per diem) | Local staff wages (W-2) |
|---|---|---|
| CNA | $24–$36/hr | $19–$23/hr |
| LPN | $36–$55.65/hr top shifts to $58.50 | $30–$38/hr |
| RN | $46.50–$60.63/hr top shifts to $67.50 | $41–$51/hr |
Switch figures are the middle 50% of hourly rates actually paid on completed shifts in the last 12 months, including weekend and holiday premiums; “top shifts” is the 95th percentile. Local staff wages are employed (W-2) hourly ranges from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025. As a 1099 provider you cover self-employment tax and benefits, so the two figures are not directly equivalent.
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FAQs about working in Fort Collins
Does Switch have shifts across Fort Collins?
Yes. Switch connects clinicians with opportunities throughout Northern Colorado, including Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor, Wellington, and nearby communities as facilities become available.
Do I need a Colorado nursing license to work per diem shifts in Fort Collins?
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 a separate Colorado license. CNAs must hold a valid Colorado certification before accepting shifts.
How much do per diem nurses and CNAs make in Fort Collins?
Pay varies by role, experience, facility type, and demand. Weekend, holiday, and high-demand shifts often pay more. With Switch, you’ll always see the exact pay before you accept a shift.
Can I pick up shifts around a full-time job or nursing school?
Yes. Many RNs, LPNs, and CNAs use Switch to add income around a full-time position, nursing school, or family life, with no minimum-hour requirements. You choose which shifts fit your schedule.