Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric Med Surg
Aurora, CO
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,519/weekOverview
- Start Date12/01/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$720/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,799/week
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Health savings account
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Description
Pediatric Med-Surg RN – Aurora, Colorado
Facility: Children’s Hospital Colorado – Anschutz Medical Campus
Specialty: Pediatric Medical-Surgical, Behavioral Health and Neonatology
Shift: 12-hour days, 6:45 AM–7:15 PM
Schedule: Every other weekend
Call: None
Floating: Required
Assignment Options
- December 1, 2026–March 6, 2027
- December 15, 2026–March 20, 2027
Required Qualifications
- BSN
- BLS
- PALS
- Minimum 2 years of pediatric nursing experience
- Inpatient pediatric academic medical-center experience strongly preferred
- High-flow nasal cannula experience
- Chest-tube management experience
- Previous travel experience—first-time travelers are not accepted
Preferred Experience
- Heated high-flow nasal cannula management
- Care of pediatric patients with bronchiolitis
- Pediatric behavioral-health experience
- Neonatology experience
Patient Population
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Endocrine disorders
- Bariatric and nutritional-restoration patients
- Infections, including sepsis
- Limited postoperative and post-procedure care
- Chest-tube patients
- Long-term behavioral-health patients
- Average length of stay: approximately four days
Floating Requirements
Travelers may float to:
- Pediatric acute-care units
- NICU
- Children’s Hospital Colorado North and South campuses
- Other Denver-area locations within approximately 35 miles
Floating or reassignment will remain within the RN’s demonstrated clinical competency and may be used to fulfill guaranteed hours.
Holiday and RTO Requirements
- Must be available to work two of the three designated holidays
- RTO blackout dates:
- November 25–27
- December 23–26
- December 30–January 2
- Maximum of four total RTO days
- No RTO permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment
Medical and religious exemptions to the seasonal influenza vaccine may be considered.
Employer
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing
Prime Time Healthcare is a leading provider of traveling healthcare professionals nationwide. Our agency specializes in the placement of RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Allied Health professionals. Join the fun and experience why healthcare professionals and client facilities are joining the Prime Time TEAM.
About Aurora, CO
As a Travel Pediatric Med Surg 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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