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CDOC Registered Nurse (Nurse I)

State of Colorado
UKfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 Jul 2026
💰 $128,796/yr($92,004/yr – $128,796/yr)

About the role

Posting number: Statewide Nurse I 4.2026

Department: Department of Corrections

Division: Clinical and Correctional Services

Job classification: Nurse I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Corrections, Health Services, Public Health, Nursing, Medical/Dental, Health Care Support, Medical

Summary



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Who May Apply:  
A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.  
However, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in this job announcement.
This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at these locations.

 
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If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and build greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient.
 
In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

  • Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;

  • Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined; 

  • Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates. Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits;

  • Medical and dental health plans; 

  • Short and long term disability coverage;

  • Paid life insurance;

  • 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave;

  • Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more;

  • Visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits. for more information.

  • This position is compensated on a bi-weekly pay cycle. 


For questions regarding this job announcement please reach out to Kaylie Purcell at kaylie.purcell@state.co.us or 719-714-5230.

Examples of duties

Current vacancies: Arkansas Valley, Buena Vista, Canon City, Sterling, Limon and Denver; however we are accepting applications for all locations.  The eligibility list created from this posting will be used to fill current and future vacancies through out the state (Crowley, Buena Vista, Canon City, Delta, Denver, Limon, Pueblo, Rifle, Sterling and Trinidad).  

This position provides skilled nursing care for the incarcerated inmate in either an outpati

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