PICU RN
Aurora, CO
GLC On-The-Go
6x8 hrs
$3,616/weekOverview
- Start Date12/15/2026
- Shift Breakdown6x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Requires COVID-19 Vaccination
Description
Registered Nurse - PICU | Aurora, CO | Contract
Quick Look
- Weekly Gross Pay: Not specified
- Shift: 12H Rotating
- Start Date: 12/15/2026
- Duration: 14 weeks
- Number of Openings: Not specified
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at a leading acute-care hospital in Aurora, CO. This contract position offers a unique opportunity to work in a high-acuity pediatric critical care environment, providing care to complex medical and surgical patient populations.
Position Details:
- Assignment Length: 14 weeks
- Schedule Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts, with weekend requirements every other weekend (Saturday & Sunday)
- Hours: 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM
Minimum Qualifications:
- BSN required
- Colorado RN License required
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a staff RN in a comparable PICU
- Experience caring for patients from birth through 21 years of age
Required Experience:
- Respiratory diagnoses requiring support ranging from nasal cannula to BiPAP/CPAP and mechanical ventilation
- Chronic childhood diseases, Sepsis, TBI, DKA, Seizure disorders, Oncology diagnoses, Metabolic disorders, Non-Accidental Trauma (NAT)
- Surgical patients including Neurosurgery, ENT, Orthopedics, and General Surgery
- Equipment Experience: Trilogy Ventilators, Servo Ventilators, Codman ICP Monitors, Medfusion Syringe Pumps, 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
Floating Expectations:
Travelers are eligible to float to all inpatient care areas, including Critical Care Units and Acute Care Floors. However, travelers will not float to the Emergency Department (ED), OR/PACU, or Inpatient Psychiatry.
This position requires flexibility and adaptability, as the client 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 (unless otherwise agreed to in such Personnel’s individual assignment confirmation).
Additional Info:
- RTO: None allowed during the 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 a qualified RN looking for a rewarding contract opportunity in the PICU, we encourage you to apply today!
Employer
GLC On-The-Go
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About Aurora, CO
As a Travel Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse in Aurora, CO here's what you should know:- Lower cost of living compared to the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 88°F and winter lows of 17°F.
- Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find.
- Car friendliness is high, and public transportation options are available.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the high pollen count.
- Aurora has a large population of travel nurses.
- Plentiful and diverse local attractions including the Aurora History Museum, the Black American West Museum, and the Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus.
- Fantastic food scene with restaurants like El Taco de Mexico, Sam's No 3 Diner, and La Sandia Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar.
- Outdoor activities include the Aurora Reservoir for fishing, boating, swimming, and ice skating in the winter, as well as over 50 miles of beautiful hiking trails.
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