Lutheran Medical Center is a 242-bed hospital in Wheat Ridge, CO — .
Against the national average, Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO runs housing 47% above and utilities 12% below. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 6% above |
| Housing | 47% above |
| Utilities | 12% below |
| Groceries and goods | 1% above |
| Services | 1% below |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Wheat Ridge is $1,990 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,660.
Colorado taxes wage income.
1 traveler listing in Wheat Ridge, CO.
Other Colorado hospitals with 300 or more beds, by open assignments.
| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora | 63 | $2,317 | 754 | $2,090 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado | Aurora | 40 | $2,699 | 497 | $2,090 |
| Saint Joseph Hospital | Denver | 29 | $2,307 | 352 | $2,180 |
| Uch-memorial Health System | Colorado Springs | 12 | $2,415 | 536 | $1,780 |
| Denver Health & Hospital Authority | Denver | 4 | $3,113 | 386 | $2,180 |
1 travel nurse review, 4.5★ overall.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4.5 |
| Culture | 5.0 |
| Management | 5.0 |
| Safety | 4.0 |
| Workload | 4.0 |
Pros: Absolutely loved it, stayed 11 months and got a rate bump a month in. Usually 4:1, occasionally a low acuity 5th. Techs start IVs, some with ultrasound. Charge nurses incredibly helpful and keep the d…
Cons: Nights can get short staffed. Some travelers cut and rates dropped during a spring census dip.