Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Aurora, Colorado.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/15/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
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
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