Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - CVPICU
Aurora, CO
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights
Referral Bonus

$3,085/week

Posted Today

Overview

Start Date11/17/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftDays, Nights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

20% higher than average Registered Nurse / Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care Nurse pay in Colorado

Estimated total pay

$3,085/week

Benefits

401k retirement plan
Referral bonus

Description

Job Summary

Registered Nurse Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Open Heart Colorado. The role provides specialized care for pediatric patients requiring open-heart and intensive care services in a high-acuity critical care setting. The assignment is scheduled for 13 weeks with rotating day and night shifts and may include floating within the professionals clinical competence.

Job Details

Schedule: 12-hour rotating day and night shifts, with shifts scheduled according to unit needs and a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing accepted with six years of experience. Colorado Registered Nurse license or multistate compact license required. Minimum of two to three years of staff Registered Nurse experience in a dedicated cardiovascular pediatric intensive care unit or pediatric cardiac intensive care unit open-heart setting, along with previous travel experience. Required certifications include Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Heartcode, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Heartcode, and Basic Life Support (BLS).
Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification, ventricular assist device (VAD) experience, and teaching hospital experience.
Float: Float rotation may be required.
Additional Information: Weekend coverage may be required for up to 75% of scheduled shifts. No on-call requirement is listed. Medical and religious exemption requests from the seasonal influenza vaccination are permitted.

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 #1342305. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Open Heart

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 Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care 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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