Travel Contract

Pediatric ICU Open Heart RN
Aurora, CO
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

$2,890/week

Overview

Start Date11/03/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
Duration13 weeks

Pay

13% higher than average Registered Nurse / Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse pay in Colorado

Estimated total pay

$2,890/week

Benefits

401k retirement plan
Referral bonus

Description

Job Summary:
Childrens Hospital Colorado at Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) with a specialization in Open Heart. This role involves providing specialized nursing care in a Level Three CICU setting, supporting pediatric patients with complex cardiac conditions. The assignment is for 13 weeks, starting November 3, 2026, with rotating day and night shifts based on unit needs.

Job Details:

Shift Hours: 12-hour rotating days and nights (6:45 AM - 7:15 PM / 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM)
Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
Start Date: 11/03/2026
End Date: 02/06/2027
Travel Required: Yes
Float Required: Yes, within Childrens Hospital Colorado Anschutz Campus as needed
Schedule: Rotating
Required Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree required or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted with 6+ years relevant experience; active Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) License or Multi-State Compact License; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Heartcode certification; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Heartcode certification; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; minimum 2-3 years of staff nurse experience in a dedicated pediatric cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVPICU) or pediatric CICU with open heart focus; previous travel experience required.
Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCR) certification strongly preferred; Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) experience preferred; teaching hospital experience strongly preferred.
Additional Information: Candidates who will work one winter holiday (Christmas 2026 or New Year 2027) are preferred. No request for time off will be approved during the first two weeks of the assignment. Season influenza vaccination is required; medical and religious exemptions are 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

Posted Date: 2026-09-16

Cross Country Job ID #1303943. 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 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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