Nurse Practitioner - Durango, CO - Full-Time

Nurse Practitioner 9.1 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$117k-$143k

The week · per this posting · Monday – ThursdayWeekdays only

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Exciting Opportunity for Nurse Practitioners – Full-Time available.
  • Specialty: Nurse Practitioner
  • Location: Durango, CO
  • Shifts: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Monday – Thursday)
  • Compensation: $450–$550 per day (Guaranteed daily rate)
  • Status: W-2 Employment
  • Paid Time Off: Accrued PTO
  • Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision insurance options available for eligible employees.
  • Other: Malpractice Coverage

Why Join Us?

Be part of a Nurse Practitioner-owned company that puts your work-life balance first! We offer competitive guaranteed pay, a supportive environment, and the flexibility you’ve been looking for.

What You’ll Do

  • Conduct one-time assessments for our nation’s Veterans, helping them in their disability claim process.
  • Enjoy a low-stress setting, seeing just 1-5 Veterans per day.
  • Review records and complete assessments electronically on a secure platform.
  • Benefit from fully provided technology, training, and clinical support.

What You WON’T Do

  • No treatments, procedures, or diagnosing.
  • No prescribing, billing, or disability percentage calculations.
  • No scheduling your appointments and walk-ins are not permitted.
  • No nights, weekends, or holidays.

Who We’re Looking For

Whether you’re a new graduate looking to kickstart your career or an experienced provider seeking a slower, more flexible pace, this role is for you!

Apply today to join a mission-driven company that values YOU. Make a difference in the lives of Veterans—without sacrificing your own.

Email thomas@cmslexington.com for any questions or assistance.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct one-time disability assessments for Veterans on a secure electronic platform. Review medical records and complete assessments without performing treatments, procedures, or diagnoses.

Requirements

The role is open to both new graduates and experienced Nurse Practitioners. Candidates must be licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Clinical AssessmentElectronic Medical RecordsPatient EvaluationDocumentationMedical Record Review

Occupational Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 40 active Occupational Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% are remote, 70% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

In Colorado, the Occupational Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$123k (12 salary observations; 30 listings), vs ~$134k nationally (213 salary observations; 672 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Occupational Medicine market look like in Colorado?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score9.1 / 10 · top 5% in occupational medicine (np)ranked against 156 Occupational Medicine (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$117k–$143kOccupational Medicine median $133k (middle half $125k–$192k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Colorado vs national$123k median in Colorado$134k nationally (−9%)12 state / 213 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$126k in purchasing powerColorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Medicine listings in Colorado8 active156 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 23% remote · 70% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Occupational Medicine pay trend+2.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (156 Occupational Medicine (NP) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner - Durango, CO - Full-Time at Commonwealth Medical Services a 9.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Medicine (NP) — ranked against 156 active Occupational Medicine (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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Salary Distribution

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10
<$140k
5
$140k-160k
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$160k-180k
2
$190k
2
$200k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs · 23 employers
401k / retirement match
89%
CME allowance
57%
Sign-on bonus
43%
Relocation assistance
11%
Loan repayment
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.5this job 9.1
Among the best 10% of Occupational Medicine (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 156 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Durango

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$821k
Typical market rent
$1,940/mo
Residents’ average commute
14 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.