Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Aurora, CO
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,680/weekOverview
- Start Date01/05/2027
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Pediatric Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (PCU) registered nurse (RN) positions are available for assignments in an organizational setting specializing in pediatric cardiac care. These roles involve providing specialized nursing care for children with complex cardiac conditions, including single ventricle physiology, heart transplants, and ventricular assist devices. The positions require pediatric cardiac experience and are scheduled for nights, with the possibility of float to other units within the facility.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, working from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: BSN required; certifications including BLS, PALS, ACLS required; minimum two years of Pediatric Cardiac Progressive Care or Cardiac Step-Down experience; minimum one year of inpatient pediatric cardiology experience (ICU or Intermediate Care); strong knowledge of pediatric three-stage single ventricle care; ability to care for pediatric cardiology patients, including those with Single Ventricle, Heart Transplant, and Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD); travel experience preferred.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Pediatric Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD) patients; teaching hospital experience preferred.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: Assignment runs from 01/05/2027 to 04/10/2027. Nurses must work two major holidays and one minor holiday during the assignment. No Request for Time Off (RTO) is approved during the first two weeks. Seasonal influenza vaccination is required, with medical or religious exemptions accepted; exemption requests must be included with submission.
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 Progressive Care 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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