Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics OR - Operating Room
Aurora, CO
Cross Country Nurses
4x10 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$3,140/week
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Overview

  • Start Date09/22/2026
  • Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Benefits

  • 401k retirement plan
  • Referral bonus

Description

Job Summary:
Pediatric Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) traveler position in Aurora, Colorado. This role involves providing specialized perioperative nursing care within the pediatric surgical unit at a dedicated childrens hospital. The position is a 13-week contract scheduled for night shifts, offering an opportunity to contribute to a pediatric surgical team while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Job Details:

  • Location: Aurora, Colorado
  • Specialty: Operating Room Pediatrics Only
  • Position Title: RN Traveler
  • Start Date: 09/22/2026
  • Duration: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: 10-hour nights, Tuesday to Friday, 09:00 PM - 07:00 AM
  • Minimum Hours Per Week: 40 hours
  • Travel Required: Yes
  • Float Requirement: None
  • Minimum Qualifications:
    • Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
    • Active RN license (State or Compact)
    • BLS (Basic Life Support) Required
    • Previous Operating Room experience in a Level 1 Trauma facility
    • Pediatric surgical experience required
    • Strong Ortho, Spine, and Neuro experience
    • Ability to scrub is preferred
  • Preferred Qualifications:
    • CNOR certification
    • Willingness to float to off-shift areas as needed
    • Flexibility with rotating shifts
  • Additional Information:
    • No RTO (Leave) requests approved within the first two weeks of the assignment
    • Medical and religious exemption requests for the seasonal influenza vaccination are permitted; exemption forms must be included in the submission package
    • Work schedule and hours may be adjusted based on departmental needs; off-shifts and weekend work may be required
    • Position includes on-call responsibilities with a response time of 30 minutes

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
Cross Country Job ID #1299787. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Operating Room Pediatrics Only

Employer

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 Operating Room 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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