Travel Contract

Pediatric ICU Open Heart RN
Aurora, CO
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

$3,085/week

Overview

Start Date12/15/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
Duration13 weeks

Pay

21% higher than average Registered Nurse / Pediatric 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 This position provides specialized care for pediatric patients in an open-heart intensive care setting. The role supports a rotating schedule and requires pediatric cardiac critical care experience, relevant life support certifications, and the ability to provide care within the clinicians area of competency.

Job Details

Required Qualifications: Active Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license or multistate compact license; Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) may be considered with three years of extensive pediatric cardiac critical care experience; minimum of 23 years of staff Registered Nurse experience in a dedicated cardiovascular pediatric intensive care or pediatric cardiac intensive care open-heart setting; previous travel experience required, although candidates without travel experience may be considered with 24 years of applicable experience and Epic experience; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Heartcode, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Heartcode, and Basic Life Support (BLS) Heartcode certifications.
Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification, Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) experience, and teaching healthcare facility experience.
Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week; straight night shifts from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM may also be considered.
Assignment Duration: 13-week assignment, with available assignment dates beginning 11/17/2026, 12/15/2026, or 01/05/2027.
Weekend Requirement: Up to 75% of scheduled shifts.
On-Call Requirement: No on-call requirement.
Float: Float rotation may be required.
Additional Information: Float or reassignment may occur within areas of clinical competency. Seasonal influenza vaccination is required; medical and religious exemption requests are accepted. Preference may be given to candidates willing to work one winter holiday, either Christmas 2026 or New Years Day 2027.

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

Posted Date: 2026-10-03

Cross Country Job ID #1303942. 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 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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