Progressive Care Unit RN
Aurora, CO
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,695/weekOverview
- Start Date11/17/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration14 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
The organization is seeking a Pediatric Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit (PCU) registered nurse (RN) for a position located at the Anschutz Medical Campus. This role involves providing specialized nursing care for pediatric cardiac patients in a 34-bed unit with private rooms, requiring expertise in pediatric cardiac progressive care, including handling complex cases such as ventricular assist devices and single ventricle heart transplants.
Job Details
- Position: RN PCCU Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (Pediatric Cardiac Experience Required)
- Location: Anschutz Medical Campus
- Unit: CPCU (Cardiac Progressive Care Unit)
- Duration: 13 Weeks, starting 11/17/2026 and ending 02/20/2027
- Shift: 12-Hour Nights (6:45 PM 7:15 AM)
- Schedule: Nights, 36 hours per week minimum
- Certifications, Education, and Experience: BSN required; BLS, PALS, ACLS certifications required; minimum 2 years Pediatric Cardiac Progressive Care or Cardiac Step-Down experience; at least 1 year inpatient pediatric cardiology experience including extensive knowledge of pediatric three-stage single ventricle care.
- Travel: Travel experience preferred.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: Must work 2 major holidays and 1 minor holiday. No RTO approved during the first two weeks; maximum of five days RTO permitted on a 13-week contract. Seasonal influenza vaccination required, with exemptions accepted for medical/religious reasons.
- Submissions should include a completed exemption request form for influenza vaccination.
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 Progressive 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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