Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric Behavioral Health
Aurora, CO
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,130/weekOverview
- Start Date08/04/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Psychiatric Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) Traveler Pediatric Psychology, Aurora, Colorado. This position involves providing specialized nursing care in a psychiatric emergency setting, focusing on pediatric psychiatric patients. The role requires delivering compassionate, patient-centered care within a structured yet dynamic environment, supporting individuals with complex psychiatric needs.
Job Details
- Location: Aurora, Colorado
- Position Title: Psychiatric Emergency Room RN Traveler
- Specialty: Pediatric Psychology
- Shift: 12-Hour Nights (6:45 PM 7:15 AM)
- Schedule: 36 hours per week
- Length of Assignment: 13 weeks, starting 08/04/2026, ending 11/07/2026
- Travel Required: Yes
- Float Requirement: No
- Minimum Qualifications: Active RN license; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); at least one (1) year of professional nursing experience
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in acute care, behavioral health, or medically complex settings; pediatric psychiatric emergency experience; prior clinical work with eating disorder populations; competency with NG tube placement; background in medical, med-surg, or acute care; trauma-informed, patient-centered care skills; ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams; strong communication skills; flexibility and adaptability; clinical documentation proficiency with electronic health record systems
- Additional Information: No Authorization for Time Off within the first two weeks of assignment. Medical and religious exemption requests for seasonal influenza vaccination are permitted.
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 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.