Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVPICU for a travel nursing job in Aurora, Colorado.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: CVPICU
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 08/18/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: A Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse (RN) is sought for an assignment at a reputable healthcare provider located in Aurora, Colorado. This position involves providing specialized care within the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit with a focus on open heart procedures. The job offers a rotating shift schedule with supporting operational needs and an assignment length of 13 weeks.
Job Details:
Location: Aurora, Colorado
Position: RN - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Open Heart
Specialty Name: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Open Heart
Unit: Level Three - CICU (Critical Care Intensive Care Unit)
Assignment Duration: 08/18/2026 to 11/21/2026
Shift: 12-Hour Rotating Days/Nights from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM (Rotating shifts per unit needs)
Schedule: 36 hours per week
Travel Required: Yes
Float Requirement: Yes; client reserves the right to float or reassign personnel within their clinical competence to other areas of practice within thirty-five miles of the originally assigned facility
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: BSN preferred; ADN with 6 years of experience considered
Other: Pediatric CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) preferred
Required Job Qualifications:
2-3 years of staff RN experience in dedicated CVPICU (pediatric CICU or open heart unit)
Previous travel experience required
Required Certifications:
PALS Heartcode
ACLS Heartcode (no Heartcode complete)
BLS
Preferred Qualifications:
CCRN and VAD experience preferred (please note in work history comments)
Teaching Hospital Experience strongly preferred
Additional Notes:
No RTO approved within the first two weeks of the assignment
Medical and religious exemption requests for the seasonal influenza vaccination are allowed
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 #1293793. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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
About 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.