PICU Registered Nurse
Aurora, CO
Cross Country Nurses
4x12 hrs
Referral Bonus
$3,985/weekOverview
- Start Date01/05/2027
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- Duration14 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Nurse in an urban healthcare setting. This position involves providing specialized care for pediatric patients from birth through 21 years of age in a high-acuity critical care environment. The role requires experienced nurses comfortable with complex medical cases and the ability to float across inpatient units as needed.
Job Details
- Position: RN Traveler - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Level Three
- Location: Urban healthcare facility
- Schedule: Rotating shifts, nights, 12-hour shift hours, 48 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: BSN, Colorado RN License, minimum 2 years of experience as a staff RN in a comparable PICU, experience caring for patients from birth through 21 years old, experience with respiratory support ranging from nasal cannula to mechanical ventilation, and certifications in AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Preferred Qualifications: Minimum 2 years of PICU staff experience, 1 year of travel experience in a teaching facility preferred
- Additional Information: This high-acuity pediatric critical care environment seeks experienced PICU nurses comfortable with complex medical and surgical patient populations and willing to float to inpatient care areas such as Critical Care Units and Acute Care Floors. Travelers may be assigned to work every other weekend.
- Submission Requirements: Candidates must meet all minimum qualifications and certifications required for consideration.
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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