Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - CVPICU
Aurora, CO
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,680/week

Posted 13 days ago

Overview

Start Date01/13/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

23% higher than average Registered Nurse / Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care Nurse pay in Colorado

Estimated total pay

$2,680/week

Benefits

401k retirement plan
Referral bonus

Description

Job Description

As a pediatric intensive care unit open heart nurse (RN PICU)-OH, you will oversee and treat children of all ages who are having open-heart surgery. You will monitor their health and provide necessary care, possibly including life-saving interventions. Due to this large scope of responsibility, you will generally only be assigned a few patients at any given time, allowing you to manage complicated cases. Using patients' health histories and current diagnoses, you will develop a personalized patient care plan, implement these treatments, and evaluate how the patient responds, working with the healthcare team to make any necessary adjustments

Minimum Requirements

At least 1 year of recent acute care experience in specialty
Active RN license

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel nursing job with Cross Country include:

Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1196337. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Open Heart

Employer

Cross Country Nurses

3.6rating(123 reviews)

11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses

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Pros

Super quick response, fast, and professional.

Cons

None

Recommends working with Cross Country Nurses

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You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

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About Aurora, CO

As a Travel Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care Nurse in Aurora, CO here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Lower cost of living compared to the national average.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 88°F and winter lows of 17°F.

Furnished Housing

Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find.

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, and public transportation options are available.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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