Staffing, in the hospital's own words

Colorado Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: State Law and Hospitals' Postings

3232 nurse-to-patient ratio healthcare jobs are open in Colorado today, 3232 of them for nurses. Read every night from the employers' own job boards.

Nurses: median posted pay $46.89/hr$46.89/hr (13 jobs13 jobs that state an hourly rate)Updated 9 Nov 2026, 08:05 UTC

What Colorado law requires

Nurse staffing committee or plan (in effect from 2022)
Colorado hospitals must have a nurse staffing committee, 60 percent clinical staff nurses, that builds an annual master staffing plan sent to the state.
“ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1, 2022, EACH HOSPITAL SHALL ESTABLISH A NURSE STAFFING COMMITTEE PURSUANT TO RULES PROMULGATED BY THE STATE BOARD OF HEALTH, EITHER BY CREATING A NEW COMMITTEE OR ASSIGNING THE NURSE STAFFING FUNCTIONS TO AN EXISTING HOSPITAL STAFFING COMMITTEE.” C.R.S. § 25-3-128(2)(a) (source: C.R.S. § 25-3-128(2)(a))

From Colorado's own code or health department, read 9 Nov 2026. The ratios below are what each hospital's own posting states for its unit, and every state's law is on the ratio hub.

Ratio stated registered nurse and LPN jobs in Colorado

32 jobs, newest first.

New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) - Peds/PICUDenver Health · Denver, CO · 3d ago1:2. “...including ventilated patients. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2. Denver Health is designated as a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center by the American...”$36.00–$57.77/hr
Travel Registered Nurse - Labor And Delivery Department - Denver, COCross Country Healthcare · Denver, CO · 4d ago1:4. “...sections and cerclage procedures. Patient assignments may include a 1:4 ratio for antepartum patients and a 1:1 or 1:2 ratio for patients in labor; ratios...”$1,961–$2,530/wk
Travel Registered Nurse - Labor And Delivery Department - Thornton, COCross Country Healthcare · Thornton, CO · 4d ago1:1 to 1:2. “...experience Additional Information: Patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:2 for labor and delivery and 3:1 for postpartum care. The unit includes 14...”$1,961/wk
Registered Nurse ICUCommonSpirit Health · Colorado Springs, CO and 6 more · 4d ago1:2 to 1:3. “...will care for a mix of general and ICU patients. We will employ a 1:2-3 ratio for ICU patients based on acuity. St. Catherine Hospital – Dodge City, is a...”$30.58–$59/hr
Travel RN PICU — Denver, CO — $2788 Est. Wkly - Denver, COARMStaffing · Denver, CO · 5d ago1:2. “...a 13-week contract position. Schedule/Shift Shift: 7A - 7P, with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio. Weekend shifts typically require 4 shifts per 4-week...”$2,788/wk
Registered Nurse Pre OpCommonSpirit Health · Colorado Springs, CO and 2 more · 6d ago1:1. “...I, managing patient ratios of 3:1 for Phase II and 2:1 (or 1:1 for high-acuity/pediatric cases) in the PACU. This role offers a dynamic opportunity...”$32.01–$59.67/hr
Travel Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit - Denver, COCross Country Healthcare · Denver, CO · 1w ago1:2. “...infusions Additional Information: Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2. Patient populations include medical intensive care, cardiac and cardiac surgical...”$2,103–$2,130/wk
Travel Registered Nurse - Emergency Room - Colorado Springs, COCross Country Healthcare · Colorado Springs, CO · 1w ago1:4. “...Acute-care emergency setting with 54 beds or trauma bays and a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio. Trauma Level III setting with comprehensive stroke and...”$1,963–$2,130/wk
Travel Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit - Colorado Springs, COCross Country Healthcare · Colorado Springs, CO · 1w ago1:2. “...supports critically ill patients with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2 and requires expertise in neurological assessments, titratable infusions, and...”$2,130/wk
Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Vascular Floor - Durango, COCross Country Healthcare · Durango, CO · 1w ago1:5 to 1:6. “...geriatric patient population with typical nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5–6, based on acuity Experience caring for cardiac, neurological, orthopedic, oncology,...”$1,907/wk
Travel Registered Nurse - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Open Heart - Denver, COCross Country Healthcare · Denver, CO · 1w ago1:2. “...intensive care setting with typical critical care patient ratios of 1:2. Participate in a four-shift-per-four-weekend schedule. Benefits The benefits of...”$2,530/wk
Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical With Telemetry - Longmont, COCross Country Healthcare · Longmont, CO · 2w ago1:4. “...bleeding, and acute renal failure. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4, with nursing assistant support at a 1:5 ratio. Responsibilities include monitoring...”$1,907/wk
Travel Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Longmont, COCross Country Healthcare · Longmont, CO · 2w ago1:1 to 1:3. “...includes six beds and generally maintains nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:3. Common patient conditions include hypoglycemia, patients receiving...”$2,182/wk
Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Floor - Denver, COCross Country Healthcare · Denver, CO · 2w ago1:5 to 1:6. “...a 28-bed surgical care unit with typical nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5–6 on nights. Responsibilities may include caring for patients with drains and chest...”$1,907/wk
Travel Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit - Pueblo, COCross Country Healthcare · Pueblo, CO · 2w ago1:2. “...week. Additional Information: The intensive care setting includes a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio and care for patients with conditions such as abdominal pain,...”$2,117/wk
Travel Registered Nurse - Labor And Delivery Department - Longmont, COCross Country Healthcare · Longmont, CO · 2w ago1:1. “...Additional Information: The role supports labor patients at a 1:1 ratio and couplets at a 1:2–3 ratio. Unit orientation includes 1–3 shifts with a...”$2,613/wk
Travel Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit - Durango, COCross Country Healthcare · Durango, CO · 2w ago1:1 to 1:2. “...varying acuity levels and nurse-to-patient ratios of approximately 1:1–2, depending on patient acuity. Nurses must be comfortable titrating critical drips,...”$1,963/wk
Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Decision Unit/Short Stay - F/T - NightsDenver Health · Denver, CO · 2w ago1:5. “...between the emergent and inpatient worlds. Nursing ratios are 1:5, with healthcare techs at a 1:8 ratio on days. Job Summary Under general supervision,...”$36.00–$57.77/hr
Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical ICU (SICU) - PRNDenver Health · Denver, CO · 2w ago1:2. “...other serious traumatic events. The SICU’s nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2 with the most critical patients being cared for 1:1. Job Summary Under general...”$36.00–$57.77/hr
Travel RN PICU — Denver, CO — $1836 Est. Wkly - Denver, COARMStaffing · Denver, CO · 3w ago1:2. “...line maintenance and care. Ensure a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:2, or 1:1 for critical cases. Utilize equipment including Philip monitors, Alaris, and...”$1,836/wk
Travel RN LTAC — Denver, CO — $2081 Est. Wkly - Denver, COARMStaffing · Denver, CO · 3w ago1:6. “...lines. Preferred wound care experience. Patient-to-nurse ratio: 1:6. Why ARMStaffing? At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer: Health...”$2,082/wk
Travel RN, LTAC - Aurora, COARMStaffing · Aurora, CO · 3w ago1:6. “...a Colorado or multi-state compact RN license. Patient ratios are 1:6. Why ARMStaffing? At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer Health...”$2,079/wk
Travel RN, LTAC - Denver, COARMStaffing · Denver, CO · 3w ago1:6. “...and preferred wound care experience. Patient-to-nurse ratios of 1:6. Schedule This position operates on a night shift from 19:00 to 07:00. Assignment...”$2,082/wk
Nursing Apprentice I (NA1) - Acute Care - Med/Surg/TeleDenver Health · Denver, CO · 3w ago1:5. “...home for the experienced nurse. The nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5. The CNA-to-patient ratio is 1:10, and all CNAs are cross trained as unit clerks....”$26.00/hr
Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Decision Unit/Short Stay - P/T - NightsDenver Health · Denver, CO · 3w ago1:5. “...between the emergent and inpatient worlds. Nursing ratios are 1:5, with healthcare techs at a 1:8 ratio on days. Job Summary Under general supervision,...”$36.00–$57.77/hr
Charge Nurse (RN) - Acute Care - Medical/OncologyDenver Health · Denver, CO · 4w ago1:5. “...learned while caring for 9A patients. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5 patient ratio and our CNA-to-patient ratio is 1:12 most days. Job Summary The Charge...”$39.60–$63.54/hr
Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - NightsDenver Health · Denver, CO · 1mo ago1:3. “...On an average day, 26 beds are designated as PCU level with a 1:3 nurse to patient ratio and 4 beds are designated as ICU level, which is 1:2 or 1:1...”$36.00–$57.77/hr
Travel Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Durango, COCross Country Healthcare · Durango, CO · 1mo ago1:3. “...and manage postpartum mother and baby couplet care up to a 1:3 ratio. Unit Specifics: Level II NICU with 6 beds (expandable to 8), staffed according...”$2,167/wk
Registered Nurse (RN) - Mom/Baby - F/T - NightsDenver Health · Denver, CO · 1mo ago1:6 to 1:8. “...typically 300 deliveries per month. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:6-8, and a CNA in the nursery. Mom/baby nurses also act as “admit” RNs for all infants...”$36.00–$57.77/hr
Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical ICU (MICU) - RotatingDenver Health · Denver, CO · 1mo ago1:2. “...Life Support (ECLS). The standard nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2 with the most critical patients being cared for on a 1:1 basis. We pride ourselves on...”$36.00–$57.77/hr
Charge Nurse (RN) - Integrated Medical and Psychiatric Care Unit (IMAP)Denver Health · Denver, CO · 1mo ago1:4 to 1:5. “...a multidisciplinary team approach. With a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4 / 1:5 and a CNA ratio of 1:6, the unit is staffed to support safe, effective, and...”$39.60–$63.54/hr
Registered Nurse RN Progressive Care Unit PCU NightsBanner Health · Greeley, CO · 1mo ago1:4. “...patients 30-bed unit with bedside monitoring in every room 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio ensuring quality, focused care Close collaboration with a...”$33.11–$55.18/hr

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Frequently asked questions

How many nurse-to-patient ratio healthcare jobs are open in Colorado?

32 today: 32 registered nurse and LPN jobs.

How much do nurse-to-patient ratio nurses make in Colorado?

The 13 nurse-to-patient ratio nursing jobs in Colorado listed here that state an hourly rate post a median of $46.89 an hour (the middle of each posted range). The ratio is the unit's own statement in its posting; pay is the posted range.

Does Colorado have a nurse-to-patient ratio law?

Not fixed ratios: Colorado hospitals must have a nurse staffing committee, 60 percent clinical staff nurses, that builds an annual master staffing plan sent to the state. (C.R.S. § 25-3-128(2)(a)) The law's own words are on this page.

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