Travel RN: Health Compliance Inspector

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement options (PERA)

Paid holidays and PTO

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking a Health Professional III to support survey activities for health facilities across Colorado. You will assess compliance, write deficiency statements, and guide teams through CMS and state regulations with clear documentation.

The role requires CN nursing licensure (RN) and at least six years of health care experience in regulated settings, plus strong interviewing skills, data review, and regulatory communication.

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of applicable health care experience in a regulated facility or program.
• Current, valid RN licensure from Colorado or eNLC participating state.
• Combination of related education and experience may satisfy minimum qualifications.
• Resumes are supplementary and not considered in initial evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Assess care, treatment, and quality of life in health facilities via observations and interviews.
• Write clear, legally defensible statements of deficiencies based on CMS/state rules.
• Conduct pre-survey preparation and direct survey/investigation planning.
• Attend meetings and lead teams to complete tasks per guidelines.

Skills

Regulatory interviewing

Regulatory writing

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Data review

Public health knowledge

Communication

Education

RN licensure

Tools

EMR reports

CMS regulations

Job description

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking a Health Professional III to support survey activities for health facilities across Colorado. You will assess compliance, write deficiency statements, and guide teams through CMS and state regulations with clear documentation.

The role requires CN nursing licensure (RN) and at least six years of health care experience in regulated settings, plus strong interviewing skills, data review, and regulatory communication.