Travel Nurse RN - Float PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Aurora, CO
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,945/weekOverview
- Start Date12/15/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingFloat
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Pediatric Intensive Care Float RN Nights Childrens Hospital Colorado at Anschutz Medical Campus. This Pediatric Intensive Care Float position involves providing specialized acute care to complex pediatric patients across multiple inpatient units. The role requires adaptability to various clinical environments within the hospital.
Job Details:
- Position Description: The role involves working as a Pediatric Acute Care RN in a float capacity, covering multiple levels of pediatric inpatient care including surgical, medical, pulmonary, and psychiatric units, with a focus on pediatric intensive care.
- Shift: Night shift, 12 hours (6:45 PM 7:15 AM), minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: BSN, Colorado RN licensure, minimum of 3 years of Pediatric Acute Care experience, current BLS, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications, prior travel experience in pediatric acute care, experience with varied patient populations, and willingness to float across multiple units.
- Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric experience in a childrens hospital, float team experience, cardiac, trach, and vent experience, and experience with mental health patient populations.
- Additional Information: This position is for Acute Care RNs with the ability to float to various pediatric units, including neonatal intensive care, inpatient psychiatric units, and specialized care areas. Exemption from the seasonal influenza vaccination requirement is possible with appropriate documentation. Candidates must be available to work every third weekend, 50% of holidays, and no RTO is permitted within the first two weeks of assignment.
- Submission Requirements: Must include completed influenza exemption form if applicable.
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 Pediatric Intensive 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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