PICU RN
Aurora, CO
GLC On-The-Go
4x12 hrs

Registered Nurse - PICU | Aurora, CO | Contract

Quick Look

• Weekly Gross Pay: $3,513 - $3,698
• Shift: 12H Rotating
• Start Date: 11/17/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks

Join a leading acute-care hospital as a Registered Nurse in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in Aurora, CO. This contract position is ideal for experienced RNs looking to make a difference in the lives of pediatric patients. Our facility is dedicated to providing high-quality care in a supportive environment.

Position Description: As an RN Traveler in the PICU, you will work in a Level Three PICU, caring for patients from birth through 21 years of age. This role requires a minimum of 2 years of experience as a staff RN in a comparable PICU setting, with a focus on high-acuity pediatric critical care.

Schedule:

• Shift: Nights, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (Saturday & Sunday)
• Float Requirement: Yes, as needed
• On-Call Requirement: No

Minimum Qualifications:

• BSN required
• Colorado RN License required
• New travelers considered

Required Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a staff RN in a comparable PICU
• Experience caring for patients with respiratory diagnoses requiring support (nasal cannula to BiPAP/CPAP and mechanical ventilation)
• Experience with chronic childhood diseases, sepsis, TBI, DKA, seizure disorders, oncology diagnoses, metabolic disorders, and non-accidental trauma (NAT)
• Experience with surgical patients including neurosurgery, ENT, orthopedics, and general surgery
• Equipment experience with Trilogy Ventilators, Servo Ventilators, Codman ICP Monitors, Medfusion Syringe Pumps, and Baxter Large Volume IV Pumps

Required Certifications:

• AHA BLS
• AHA PALS

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of PICU staff experience
• 1 year of travel experience in a teaching facility preferred
• Additional staff experience may be considered in place of limited travel experience

Floating Expectations: Travelers are eligible to float to all inpatient care areas, including critical care units and acute care floors. Travelers will not float to the emergency department (ED), OR/PACU, or inpatient psychiatry. The facility reserves the right to float or reassign personnel to other areas of practice within their clinical competence to fulfill the scheduled guaranteed hours and within thirty-five (35) miles of their originally assigned facility.

This is a high-acuity pediatric critical care environment seeking experienced PICU nurses who are comfortable caring for complex medical and surgical patient populations and floating throughout inpatient units as needed.

Additional Info:

• RTO: None allowed during first 2 weeks
• Flu Vaccine: Medical/religious exemptions allowed

GLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing career and make a positive impact on the lives of children in critical care, apply now!