Travel Pediatric ER RN - $2,135 per week

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