Travel Contract

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

$2,900/week

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Overview

Start Date10/20/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftDays, Nights
Duration14 weeks

Pay

22% higher than average Registered Nurse / Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care Nurse pay in Colorado

Estimated total pay

$2,900/week

Benefits

401k retirement plan
Referral bonus

Description

Job Summary:
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for a specialized neonatal and pediatric critical care unit located at a hospital with a focus on open heart surgery. This role involves providing high-level nursing care to critically ill children in a Level Three-CICU setting, supporting a 13-week assignment with rotating day and night shifts.

Job Details:

Schedule: 12-hour rotating shifts from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Will consider Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with 6 years of experience; Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license or multi-state compact license; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS); 2-3 years of staff RN experience in dedicated cardiovascular pediatric intensive care unit (CVPICU) or pediatric CICU (open heart); prior travel experience.
Required Certifications: PALS Heartcode, ACLS Heartcode (no Heartcode complete), BLS.
Preferred Qualifications: Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCR N) and Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) experience preferred (please note in work history). Teaching hospital experience is strongly preferred.
Additional Information: The facility reserves the right to float or reassign personnel within thirty-five (35) miles of the primary assignment location, as needed. No Request for Time Off approved within the first two weeks. Exemptions for medical or religious 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

Posted Date: 2026-09-23

Cross Country Job ID #1298760. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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

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About

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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