Long Term Care Registered Nurse
Aurora, CO
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,040/weekOverview
- Start Date12/07/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationLong Term Acute Care37 beds
- SettingLong Term Care (LTC)
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Long Term Care: The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive care to patients in a long-term acute care and telemetry setting using the nursing process, critical thinking, and clinical judgment. The role includes coordinating care, maintaining clinical competencies, delegating appropriately, and supervising assigned personnel during 12-hour day shifts.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse license valid in Colorado or through a multistate compact; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications; ventilator and tracheostomy care experience; central line knowledge; certifications must be attached to the submission.
- Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: Patient assignment ratios are 1:6. Responsibilities include applying the nursing process, planning and delivering safe patient care, maintaining clinical competencies through continuing education, delegating care according to staff education and experience, and providing direction and supervision to assigned personnel. Wound care experience is preferred.
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
Facility
Kindred Hospital - Aurora
- Long Term Acute Care
- 37 beds
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
12 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
Pros
The Best most responsive recruiter at cross country. Could give 6. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars
Cons
None
Recommends 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 Long Term 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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