Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Denver, CO
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) registered nurse (RN) position in a hospital setting. The role involves providing specialized care for critically ill pediatric patients in a fast-paced environment. The assignment is scheduled to start on October 26, 2026, and conclude on January 25, 2027, with a focus on delivering high-quality patient care in collaboration with a team of healthcare professionals.

Job Details:

• Location: The healthcare providers facility located in Denver, Colorado
• Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license with current pediatric intensive care experience of at least 1 year; BLS (Basic Life Support) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certifications
• Preferred Qualifications: Postoperative cardiac care experience; venous puncture skills
• Unit Information:
  • Number of beds: 20
  • Staff: 51 team members including bedside RNs and PCTs
  • Patient ratios: 1:2 and 1:1
  • Equipment used: Philip monitor, Alaris and MedFusion IV pumps
  • EMR system: Meditech
• Typical Procedures: Conscious sedations, care of respiratory failure including endotracheal tube management and high-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV), CT placement, central line maintenance and care
• Additional Information: The unit values flexibility, helpfulness, and humility among staff. It offers new equipment and technology, experienced staff, and flexible schedule options to attract qualified candidates.

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