Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatrics ER - Emergency Room for a travel nursing job in Aurora, Colorado.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Pediatrics ER - Emergency Room
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/20/2026
Duration: 14 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary The Emergency Room Pediatric (ER PEDS) registered nurse is based at a medical campus location and provides specialized pediatric emergency care within the emergency department. This role involves supporting patients with complex psychiatric, psychological, and medical needs, including those requiring medical stabilization and behavioral health interventions, while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
Job Details
Position Description: Emergency Room Pediatric RN assigned to a major medical campus, supporting pediatric emergency patients with behavioral health needs, including psychiatric emergencies and medical stabilization.
Required Qualifications: Active registered nurse (RN) license; BSN degree; minimum of one (1) year of professional nursing experience; current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; ability to become certified in Safety Care, including movement from seated to standing assistance.
Schedule: Night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36.0 hours per week.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in acute care, behavioral health, or medically complex settings; prior clinical experience with eating disorder populations in inpatient, residential, or partial-hospitalization settings; competency with NG tube placement, monitoring, and maintenance; background in medical, med-surg, or acute care including vital sign monitoring and medical stabilization; trauma-informed, patient-centered care; effective interdisciplinary collaboration; strong communication skills; flexibility and adaptability; experience with electronic health records (EHR) and clinical documentation proficiency.
Additional Information: The role requires float rotation in accordance with organizational policies, supporting a variety of clinical areas within thirty-five miles of the assigned facility. No request for time off (RTO) is approved within the first two weeks of the assignment. Medical and religious exemption requests for the seasonal influenza vaccination are permitted.
Submission Requirements: Candidates must be prepared to support pediatric psychiatric emergency patients with demonstrated competency and adherence to safety protocols.
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 #1323976. 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 / Emergency Room Pediatric
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
Acute Careunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Behavioral Healthunmatched
Behavioral Interventionunmatched
Clinical Medicineunmatched
Clinical Study Publicationsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Eating Disordersunmatched
Emergency Careunmatched
Emergency Medicineunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medical Record Systemunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pediatric Nursingunmatched
Pediatricsunmatched
Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
Psychologyunmatched
Quality of Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Vaccinationunmatched
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