Pediatric ICU Charge Nurse
Denver, Colorado
Denver Health

Registered Nurse (PICU RN Charge) - Travel/Contract

Location: Denver, Colorado
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: PICU RN Charge Nurse
• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:30)
• Ratios: 1:3 (acuity based; no 3 ventilated patients)
• Unit: Combined Pediatric and PICU (20 pediatric beds, 8 PICU beds)
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years, charge experience required, Level II trauma experience required
• First-timers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, up to every weekend
• On-call: Yes, 1 mandatory on-call per 4-week schedule (rarely happens)
• Floating: No floating; managing Pediatrics & PICU only
• Charting System: EPIC
• Locals Accepted: Within 75 miles

Licensure & Certifications Required

• Colorado or Compact RN License
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Work & Time Off Policies

• Return to Office (RTO) preferred 5 days or less
• No Christmas RTO between 12/24 - 12/27

Patient Care Information

• Typical assignment: 3 patients (e.g., respiratory patients such as HHF or 3 less acute patients)
• New trauma patients: 1:1 ratio, transitioning to 1:2 when less critical

Required Documentation & Compliance (Summary)

• I-9 and E-Verify documentation
• Valid driver's license or government-issued ID
• Proof of name change if applicable
• Residency declaration form if working under Compact Nursing license
• Background check: 7-year search including social security trace, county, national, federal, and Colorado state checks
• Employment application with 7 years of employment history and gap explanations
• Professional references (2 within 3 years)
• State license primary source verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification of state licensure within 30 days of start
• Drug testing: 10-panel within 30 days of start and within 48 hours of contract signing, annual requirement
• Physical exam within 12 months of start, updated annually
• N95 Fit Mask test within 12 months, updated annually
• Immunizations/vaccine records or titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 doses or immune titer)
  • Hepatitis B (titer or vaccine series)
  • Varicella (2 doses or immune titer)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (QuantiFERON, T-Spot, or 2-step PPD)
• TB questionnaire required unless working in specific departments
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• COVID-19 exemption accepted for medical or religious reasons
• Annual competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency tests
• OSHA mandatory training for clinical positions
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training for applicable roles
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit/job description (e.g., CCRN, TNCC, NRP)

Additional Notes

• No floating outside Pediatrics & PICU
• Charge nurse role with trauma and pediatric critical care experience mandatory
• Flexible mid-October start date
• Documentation and compliance requirements are strict and time-sensitive, including background checks and state-specific clearances

This position is ideal for experienced PICU nurses with charge experience looking for a travel contract in Denver, Colorado, who meet the licensure and certification requirements and can commit to night shifts with weekend coverage.