Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $2,560 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Aurora, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/17/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Pediatric Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) position located at a healthcare facility in the Denver area. This assignment involves working on a high-acuity pediatric pulmonary unit with a focus on ventilator and tracheostomy care. The role requires flexibility to work nights with a schedule of 12-hour shifts over a 14-week period, with specific holiday availability and two weeks of no RTO permitted at the start of the assignment.

Job Details

• Position: Med Surg RN
• Specialty: Medical Pulmonary RN
• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, 6:45 PM 7:15 AM, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Duration: 14 weeks, from 11/17/2026 to 02/20/2027
• Required Qualifications: RN licensure, BLS and PALS certifications, minimum 2 years of Pediatric RN experience, minimum 2 years of Medical/Pulmonary Pediatrics experience, pediatric pulmonary expertise, experience with tracheostomy care, ventilator management, and chest tube management. Previous travel experience and teaching hospital background are strongly preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: BSN degree, previous travel nursing experience, ventilator-dependent pediatric population experience.
• Scheduling Requirements: Every other weekend, holiday work required (must be available to work 2 of the 3 major holidays), self-scheduling not available, and rarely required to work on rotation.
• Float Policy: The healthcare provider reserves the right to float or reassign within the same cohort per hospital policy, with potential float within the Denver metro area up to 35 miles from the original site.
• Additional Information: Candidates should be comfortable managing high-acuity pediatric pulmonary patients including ventilator-dependent children. Discussing pulmonary and ventilator management experience during the interview is recommended.

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 #1323284. 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 / Medical Surgical Floor

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