Travel Contract

Pediatric Acute Care RN
Denver, CO
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$1,748/week

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Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$1,748/week

Benefits

Weekly pay
Holiday Pay
Guaranteed Hours
401k retirement plan
Cancelation protection
Referral bonus
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits

Qualifications

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Required

Work Experience

Registered Nurse (1 year)

License

Colorado Nursing License

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Description

Travel RN - Pediatric Unit (Denver, CO)

Position Overview

Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatrics
Employment Type: Travel
Location: Pediatric Care Unit, 4th Floor, C Building
Shift: Night shift (7 PM - 7 AM); new travelers must be willing to work nights, no first contracts on day shift
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

Unit: Pediatric Care (36 beds, all private with parent sleeping accommodations)
Staffing:
- Day shift: 1 charge nurse (patient free), 1-3 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs), occasional Clinical Nurse Coordinator (4 days/week)
- Night shift: 1 charge nurse (patient free), 1-2 PCTs, occasional Clinical Nurse Coordinator (2 days/week or as staffing allows)
Patient Ratios:
- Step-down patients (e.g., spinal fusions, chest tubes, high flow oxygen): 1:3
- Basic care patients: 1:4
Patient Types: No CPAP, BiPAP, or trach/vent patients (these go to PICU)
Equipment: Phillips Monitors
EMR System: Meditech
Parking: On-site free parking with direct bridge access to the unit

Required Qualifications

Minimum 2 years pediatric acute care experience
Comfortable managing high flow oxygen, spinal fusions, chest tubes
Certifications: BLS, PALS
Registered Nurse License

Preferred Qualifications

Experienced travel nurses preferred
Candidates with multiple years of travel nursing experience prioritized

Typical Procedures Performed

Nasogastric tubes (NGTs)
Foley catheters
Tympanostomy tubes (TP Tubes)
Peripheral IVs (PIVs)
Phlebotomy (Accuvein available)
Occasional lumbar punctures (LPs)

Work Environment & Culture

Fast-paced unit
Team-oriented with emphasis on collaboration and mutual support
Scheduling flexibility is a priority; travelers’ scheduling requests are considered alongside full-time staff
Accepts all pediatric patients except trauma and burns

This position offers a dynamic pediatric nursing experience in a supportive, well-staffed environment with a focus on teamwork and schedule flexibility.

Employer

PRIDE Health

4.0rating(80 reviews)

49 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health

5.0rating

Pros

Rose Cano is the BEST recruiter. Always there for me me and answers all my questions, promptly. Lucky to have her.

Cons

I haven’t had an issue yet.

Recommends working with PRIDE Health

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Review of PRIDE Health on Nov 19, 2025

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About

PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Response timewithin an hour

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About Denver, CO

As a Travel Pediatric Med Surg Nurse in Denver, CO here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Denver is slightly higher than the national average, particularly in housing and transportation.
Wages generally match up with the higher cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs range from 85-95°F, while winter lows range from 15-25°F.
Denver experiences all four seasons, with plenty of sunshine throughout the year.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Denver, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially in popular neighborhoods and near medical facilities.

Transportation

Denver is car-friendly, with a well-connected highway system.
Public transportation is also available through the Regional Transportation District (RTD), offering bus and light rail services.

Demographics

Denver is a diverse city with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include altitude-related concerns for newcomers.
The city has a large population of travel nurses due to its numerous medical facilities.

Things to Do

Denver offers a vibrant food scene with a variety of restaurants serving Colorado-style cuisine.
The city has a thriving arts and music culture, along with professional sports teams.
Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the nearby Rocky Mountains for hiking, skiing, and other outdoor activities.

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