Travel Nurse RN - CVPICU - $2,680 per week

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
  • Licensure/Certification: Colorado RN license or multi-state compact license, PALS, ACLS, BLS
  • 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.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus