Travel ContractTravel Nurse RN - Pediatric Behavioral Health
$2,130/week
Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric Behavioral Health
Aurora, CO
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,130/weekPosted 2 days ago
Overview
- Start Date09/22/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Estimated total pay
$2,130/weekBenefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Pediatric Psychology (PEDS PSYCH) Located at the Anschutz Medical Campus, this Pediatric Psychology role involves providing specialized psychiatric emergency care to pediatric patients. The position requires a dedicated healthcare professional to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment, supporting patients with complex psychiatric and behavioral health needs.
Job Details
- Position Title: Psychiatric Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN)
- Shift: 12-Hour Days (6:45 AM 7:15 PM)
- Schedule: 36 hours per week, starting 09/22/2026 and ending 12/19/2026
- Education: BSN, active RN license, minimum of one (1) year of professional nursing experience, with preferred experience in acute care, behavioral health, or medically complex settings
- Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS); must be able to become certified in Safety Care, including the ability to move from seated to standing without assistance
- Experience: Prior clinical experience with pediatric psychiatric emergency populations; competency with NG tube placement, monitoring, and maintenance; experience with medical, med-surg, or acute care, including vital sign monitoring and medical stabilization
- Additional Qualifications: Experience supporting patients with complex psychiatric, psychological, and medical needs; ability to provide trauma-informed, patient-centered care; effective teamwork and communication skills; comfort working in a structured yet dynamic clinical environment; proficiency with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and clinical documentation
- Float: Client reserves the right to float or reassign personnel to other areas of practice within their clinical competence within thirty-five (35) miles of the originally assigned facility.
- Special Requirements: No RTO approved within the first two weeks of assignment; medical and religious exemption requests from the seasonal influenza vaccination are allowed.
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 #1305228. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Pediatric Psychology
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 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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