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: 10/20/2026
Duration: 14 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for a specialized neonatal and pediatric critical care unit located at a hospital with a focus on open heart surgery. This role involves providing high-level nursing care to critically ill children in a Level Three-CICU setting, supporting a 13-week assignment with rotating day and night shifts.
Job Details:
Schedule: 12-hour rotating shifts from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Will consider Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with 6 years of experience; Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license or multi-state compact license; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS); 2-3 years of staff RN experience in dedicated cardiovascular pediatric intensive care unit (CVPICU) or pediatric CICU (open heart); prior travel experience.
Required Certifications: PALS Heartcode, ACLS Heartcode (no Heartcode complete), BLS.
Preferred Qualifications: Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCR N) and Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) experience preferred (please note in work history). Teaching hospital experience is strongly preferred.
Additional Information: The facility reserves the right to float or reassign personnel within thirty-five (35) miles of the primary assignment location, as needed. No Request for Time Off approved within the first two weeks. Exemptions for medical or religious influenza vaccination are permitted.
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: 2026-09-23
Cross Country Job ID #1298760. 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
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.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Numbers & Facts
Location
Aurora, CO
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
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