PICU RN in Aurora, Colorado

Job Description

Join a 14-week travel assignment as an experienced PICU registered nurse in Aurora, Colorado. This Level III pediatric intensive care role involves caring for patients from birth through age 21 with complex medical and surgical conditions, including respiratory failure, sepsis, traumatic brain injury, diabetic ketoacidosis, seizure disorders, oncology diagnoses, metabolic disorders, and postoperative needs.

You will work with advanced equipment such as Trilogy and Servo ventilators, Codman ICP monitors, Medfusion syringe pumps, and Baxter large-volume IV pumps. The schedule is flexible, with night assignments available, every-other-weekend coverage, and no on-call requirement. Travelers may float to inpatient critical care and acute care areas as needed within their clinical competency. Bring your PICU expertise and get ready to make Aurora your temporary home base.

Weather

Aurora typically offers cool to cold weather during this time of year, with possible snow, crisp mornings, and plenty of bright, sunny days. Layered clothing and winter-ready footwear are useful, while the region’s generally dry climate can make outdoor plans comfortable when conditions are clear.

Fun Things To Do

• Local Outing: Explore the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and nearby City Park.

• Local Outing: Visit the Denver Botanic Gardens and browse the surrounding neighborhood.

• Day Trip: Head to Rocky Mountain National Park for mountain scenery, wildlife viewing, and scenic drives.

• Day Trip: Spend a day in Colorado Springs visiting Garden of the Gods and exploring the foothills.

• Day Trip: Visit Boulder for local shops, dining, and access to nearby trails and overlooks.

Job Specifics

City and State: Aurora, Colorado
Shift: Flexible; night scheduling available
Hours: 48 hours per week
Duration: 14 weeks