Travel Pediatric ICU Open Heart RN - $2,890 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

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Referral bonuses

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel RN in the PICU at Children's Hospital Colorado, Anschutz Campus, for a 13-week Open Heart focused assignment in Aurora. You will provide specialized care in a Level Three CICU, supporting pediatric patients with complex cardiac conditions on a rotating day/night schedule.

Requirements include BSN or ADN with 6+ years CVICU, Colorado RN license or compact, PALS, ACLS, BLS Heartcode, and previous travel experience. Winter holiday work preferred.

Qualifications

• BSN or ADN with 6+ years in pediatric CVICU/open heart required.
• Active Colorado RN license or Multi-State Compact license.
• PALS, ACLS, and BLS Heartcode certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized nursing care in a Level Three CICU for pediatric patients with complex cardiac conditions.
• 13-week travel assignment with rotating day/night shifts in Aurora, CO.
• Float within the campus as needed and support travel team needs.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Open Heart care

Pediatric CVICU

Education

BSN degree

ADN with 6+ years CVICU

Colorado RN license or Multi-State Compact

PALS Heartcode

ACLS Heartcode

BLS

Job description

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: 11/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Childrens Hospital Colorado at Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) with a specialization in Open Heart. This role involves providing specialized nursing care in a Level Three CICU setting, supporting pediatric patients with complex cardiac conditions. The assignment is for 13 weeks, starting November 3, 2026, with rotating day and night shifts based on unit needs.

Job Details:

• Shift Hours: 12-hour rotating days and nights (6:45 AM - 7:15 PM / 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM)
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Start Date: 11/03/2026
• End Date: 02/06/2027
• Travel Required: Yes
• Float Required: Yes, within Childrens Hospital Colorado Anschutz Campus as needed
• Schedule: Rotating
• Required Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree required or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted with 6+ years relevant experience; active Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) License or Multi-State Compact License; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Heartcode certification; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Heartcode certification; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; minimum 2-3 years of staff nurse experience in a dedicated pediatric cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVPICU) or pediatric CICU with open heart focus; previous travel experience required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCR) certification strongly preferred; Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) experience preferred; teaching hospital experience strongly preferred.
• Additional Information: Candidates who will work one winter holiday (Christmas 2026 or New Year 2027) are preferred. No request for time off will be approved during the first two weeks of the assignment. Season influenza vaccination is required; medical and religious exemptions 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

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.

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