Looking for nurse practitioner jobs in Colorado? Barton Associates specializes in locum tenens NP jobs, with well over a decade of experience placing locum tenens nurse practitioners (NPs) on short and long-term assignments throughout the US.
What’s it like to work as a nurse practitioner in Colorado? Visit our Nurse Practitioner Guide to Locum Tenens Jobs in Colorado here.
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We are seeking a skilled Vascular Surgery Nurse Practitioner for our client in Colorado. This 90-day assignment, starting Sep 1, 2026, involves providing high-quality, patient-centric care independently or collaboratively, developing and monitoring appropriate treatment plans, and communicating effectively with patients and the care team, with schedule...
Location:CO
Specialty:Vascular Surgery
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an Occupational Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a 9-day assignment in Colorado, starting Aug 17, 2026. This role involves 8-hour day shifts focused on comprehensive occupational health services, including DOT physicals, FMCSA certifications, and evaluating and treating a variety of workplace injuries such as musculoskeletal issues, lacerations,...
Location:CO
Specialty:Occupational Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client in Colorado seeks a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 48-day assignment beginning Aug 31, 2026. The role involves 8 am-5 pm shifts, where you will manage 12-15 patients daily, focusing primarily on family medicine and documenting encounters. There may be occasional chronic pain patients, but not on a regular basis.Responsibilities...
Location:CO
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Locum tenens NP jobs are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at healthcare facilities over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year. Locum and travel nurse practitioners hold all the same qualifications as a permanent nurse practitioner, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility. Explore our locum tenens guide to learn more.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, NPs in Colorado earn an average of $121,990 a year.
Nurse practitioners have full practice authority in Colorado. Full practice means that state law permits all NPs to evaluate, diagnose, order and interpret tests, initiate and manage treatments.
NPs in Colorado do not have state mandated CE requirements, but they are required to maintain national certification.
Acute care nurse practitioners are the highest paid NP specialty.
