Travel Pediatric ICU Open Heart RN - $2,890 per week

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: 10/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A registered nurse specializing in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit with a focus on open heart procedures is needed at a childcare hospital situated on the Anschutz Medical Campus. This position involves providing specialized critical care within a Level Three Cardiac Intensive Care Unit over a 13-week assignment, with rotating day and night shifts. The role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic pediatric environment with a focus on patient safety and clinical excellence.

Job Details:

• Shift Hours: 12-hour rotating days and nights (6:45 AM 7:15 PM / 6:45 PM 7:15 AM).
• Schedule: 36 hours per week.
• Start Date: 10/20/2026.
• End Date: 01/23/2027.
• Required Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted with 6 or more years of relevant experience; active Colorado registered nurse license or multi-state compact license; certifications in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of staff RN experience in a dedicated pediatric cardiac intensive care unit with open heart specialization; previous travel experience is required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRBN) certification strongly preferred; Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) experience and teaching hospital experience are highly desirable.
• Scheduling Requirements: Up to 75% of scheduled shifts may occur on weekends; no on-call requirement.
• Float: Float rotation within the Childrens Hospital Colorado Anschutz Campus may be required based on unit needs or within 35 miles of the original assignment location.
• Additional Notes: No request for time off will be approved during the first two weeks; seasonal influenza vaccination is mandatory, with medical or religious exemptions accepted; preference for candidates willing to work one winter holiday (Christmas 2026 or New Years 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

Cross Country Job ID #1303941. 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