Travel Charge Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Aurora, CO
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,815/weekOverview
- Start Date08/04/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
The specialized RN role is based in a children's hospital setting located in Aurora, Colorado. This position involves serving as a Charge Nurse in a pediatric environment with a focus on Ortho, General, Spine, and Neuro cases. The assignment is for a 13-week duration, offering an opportunity to work night shifts with leadership responsibilities.
Job Details
- Location: Aurora, Colorado
- Position Title: Charge Nurse
- Shift Schedule: 12-Hour Nights | 6:45 PM 7:15 AM
- Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
- Start Date: 08/04/2026
- Duration: 13 Weeks
- Schedule: Nights, Tuesday through Thursday, with occasional schedule adjustments based on staffing needs
- Float Requirement: None
- Minimum Qualifications: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN); active RN license (State or Compact); BLS certification; pediatric, orthopedic, general, spine, and neuro experience; previous charge experience; strong operating room experience in a Level 1 Trauma facility; ability to scrub preferred
- Additional Information: No requested time off within the first two weeks of assignment; medical and religious exemption requests for seasonal influenza vaccination accepted.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment 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
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
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.
About Aurora, CO
As a Travel Medical Surgical 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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