Travel Nurse RN - CVPICU - $2,900 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance with Rx

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVPICU for a travel nursing job in Aurora, Colorado. The assignment focuses on pediatric cardiovascular intensive care with an open heart focus at a Level Three PICU, rotating day and night shifts.

The role requires 2-3 years of CVICU RN experience, BSN preferred or ADN with extensive experience, and active Colorado or compact RN license, plus BLS, PALS, and ACLS certifications.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred; ADN accepted with 6+ years RN experience in CVICU.
• RN license in Colorado or multi-state compact.
• PALS, ACLS and BLS certifications.
• 2-3 years RN experience in pediatric cardiovascular ICU; travel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 36 hours per week; 12-hour shifts, rotating days/nights.
• Care for pediatric CVICU patients with open heart focus.
• Rotate between units as needed within competency range.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Job description

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: 10/06/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Specialist Pediatric Open Heart Location: Childrens Hospital Colorado at Anschutz Medical Campus. This position involves providing specialized critical care nursing in a Level Three Pediatric Intensive Care Unit with a focus on open heart patients. The role requires adaptability to a rotating day and night schedule, supporting the hospitals pediatric cardiac and intensive care services.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour rotating shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week, from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, rotating days and nights as per unit needs.
• Required Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Will consider Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with 6 years of experience; Colorado Registered Nurse license or multi-state compact license; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Basic Life Support (BLS). A minimum of 2-3 years of staff RN experience in dedicated pediatric cardiovascular pediatric intensive care units, with prior travel experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRNow), Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) experience, teaching hospital experience.
• Float: Client reserves the right to float or reassign personnel within their clinical competence to other areas of practice within thirty-five (35) miles of their originally assigned facility, as needed.
• Additional Information: No request for time off within the first two weeks of the assignment is permitted. Medical and religious exemption requests for seasonal influenza vaccination are accepted.

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

Posted Date: 2026-08-25

Cross Country Job ID #1293793. 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