Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Denver, CO
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a PICU Charge Registered Nurse (RN) in Denver, Colorado (80204). This travel contract offers an exceptional opportunity to lead pediatric critical care in a combined Pediatric and PICU unit at a top trauma center. Experience the best of Denver healthcare jobs while enjoying the city's vibrant culture, outdoor activities, and scenic mountain views in a supportive clinical environment.

Key Job Details – PICU RN Travel Contract

• Location: Denver, CO 80204 (Colorado nursing jobs)
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse Contract
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,220 – $2,280
• Start Date: November 17, 2025 (flexible)
• End Date: February 16, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3x12-hour night shifts (19:00 – 07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• On-Call: 1 mandatory on-call per 4-week schedule (rarely called in)
• Weekend Requirement: Up to every weekend
• Charting System: EPIC EHR
• Unit: Combined Pediatric and PICU (20 pediatric beds, 8 PICU beds)

PICU Charge RN Qualifications

• Active Colorado or Compact Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 2 years of recent Charge RN experience in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) or preceptor experience
• Level II trauma nursing experience required
• Certifications (AHA required): BLS, ACLS, PALS
• EPIC EHR charting experience preferred
• COVID-19 vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening, including THC/marijuana panel
• Willingness to float within clinical expertise as needed
• First-time travel nurses welcome

PICU Charge Nurse Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate care as the Charge RN for pediatric and PICU patients
• Manage patient assignments based on acuity (ratios typically 1:3; new trauma patients 1:1, transitioning to 1:2 as acuity decreases)
• Supervise and support nursing staff, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based pediatric care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including PT, RT, Pharmacy, Social Services, and more
• Utilize advanced clinical skills in ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, central line care, and pediatric critical care procedures
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation using EPIC EHR
• Participate in mandatory on-call rotation and weekend coverage as scheduled
• Adhere to infection control and patient safety protocols

Explore rewarding PICU nursing jobs in Denver, Colorado. Join our healthcare team and make a difference in pediatric critical care. Apply now to start your travel nursing career in Denver!

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