Advanced Practice Provider Nocturnist (APP)/(PA/NP/APRN)/Hospital Medicine/Instructor
Listed compensation
$100k-$145k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations and weekend coverage.
Job Description
- University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
- Department: Medicine/Hospital Medicine
- Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider Nocturnist (APP)/(PA/NP/APRN)/Hospital Medicine/Instructor
- Position #00848962 - Requisition #40086
Job Summary
As an Advanced Practice Provider Nocturnist, you will work in collaboration with the Hospitalist physician faculty and provide inpatient clinical care to a variety of patients including observation, floor, and step-down level patients, as well as oncology patients. You will be expected to contribute to the educational and academic mission of the Division, and a portion of your time will be spent on teaching services that include our Advanced Practice Fellows.
Additionally, you will be expected to devote time to non-clinical duties such as administrative obligations, teaching, or other projects of interest that align with the hospitalist group mission. These responsibilities may include input into hospital systems, development of pathways, and committee work.
You will also be expected to attend the group's meetings and educational events. Other duties may be assigned as need arises. The number of shifts offered may vary according to operational needs.
Key Responsibilities
providing inpatient clinical care teaching students, including Advanced Practice Fellows completing administrative obligations
Work Location: Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.
Why Join Us
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado.
Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care. Read CU Anschutz Quick Facts here
Why Work for the University?
We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Multiple plan options
- Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
- Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10%25 of your gross pay
- Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage of time)
- Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
- Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
- Holiday Days: 11/year
- Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
- ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
- There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.
Minimum Qualifications
- Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
- An ACNP or PA and nationally certified.
- At least 1 year of Acute care training or experience in adult inpatient medicine is required.
How to Apply
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):
A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
Curriculum Vitae / Resume
Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address
Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at cu.edu.
Questions Should Be Directed To
Kasey Bowden Kasey.bowden@cuanschutz.edu or Lauren Sutherland - lauren.sutherland@cuanschutz.edu
Screening of Applications Begins
This position may be seeking multiple candidates. Positions will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and candidates may be contacted for interviews throughout the posting period. Upon candidate(s) selection, the posting will be closed, and no further applications will be accepted.
Anticipated Pay Range
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:
$99,819.20-$144,528.01
The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Total Compensation Calculator: cu.edu
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- Employment
- Opportunity
Statement
ADA Statement:
The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.
Background Check Statement
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
Vaccination Statement
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases.
If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively.
In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Hospital Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
University of Colorado ranks #10 of 12 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 49 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 27% are remote, 55% have no call, 63% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $100k–$145k | Hospital Medicine NP median $145k (middle half $139k–$150k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$119k in purchasing power | Colorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 27% remote · 55% no call · 63% no weekends49 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Colorado nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 14% offer loan repayment278 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Hospital Medicine NP hiring demand | #4 of 19 specialties | postings stay open a median 42 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 119 postings, 207 closed |
| New Hospital Medicine NP listings | 144 in the last 30 days | 150 the 30 days before (−4%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Hospital Medicine NP pay trend | +1.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| University of Colorado | #10 of 12 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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