University of Colorado Hospital Authority
12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045
At a glance
University of Colorado Hospital Authority is a large, government-affiliated acute care facility located in Aurora, part of the Denver major metro area, which offers a diverse and dynamic community setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and location in a city with a significant international population suggest it may be open to international applicants. Nurses may find opportunities for professional growth and support in this major metropolitan environment.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 858
- RN Count
- 1,066
- Magnet Status
- Yes
- Ownership
- Government
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Comprehensive but straightforward process
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive36.8%
- Public transit13%
- Walk27.1%
- Other2.7%
- Work from home19.7%
- Denver International Airport
- City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
- Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field
- Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field
- Eagle County Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 2,073,751
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 308,433
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Colorado state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).
Monthly weather
Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.
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