Travel PICU Registered Nurse - $2,680 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Aurora, Colorado.

The assignment runs for 13 weeks starting October 6, 2026, with 36 hours per week on 12-hour shifts, and may require floating to nearby units within a 35-mile radius. A Colorado RN license and BSN are required, with 2+ years PICU experience and BLS/PALS certifications.

Qualifications

• Valid Colorado RN license and BSN required.
• Minimum 2+ years PICU staff nurse experience.
• Experience caring for birth-21 patients with PICU diagnoses.
• BLS and PALS certifications required; ACLS preferred.

Skills

Pediatric PICU care

Critical care nursing

BLS

PALS

ACLS (preferred)

Travel experience (preferred)

2+ years PICU staff nurse experience

Float capability to inpatient care

Education

Colorado RN license

BSN degree

Tools

Trilogy ventilators

Drager ventilators

Codman ICP monitors

Medfusion syringe pumps

Baxter IV pumps

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: 10/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse (RN) is needed at a healthcare facility location. This position involves providing specialized nursing care for critically ill pediatric patients from birth to 21 years old. The assignment includes rotating day and night shifts, with potential for straight night shifts, scheduled for 13 weeks starting on October 6, 2026, and ending on January 9, 2027.

Job Details:

• Location: unspecified facility location
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, rotating days and nights (6:45 PM 7:15 AM), minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid Colorado RN license; BSN degree; minimum of 2+ years experience in a comparable Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) as a staff nurse; experience caring for patients from birth to 21 years with diagnoses including respiratory conditions, chronic childhood diseases, sepsis, traumatic brain injury, diabetes ketoacidosis, seizure disorders, oncology, metabolic disorders, and surgical cases (neurosurgery, ENT, orthopedics, general surgery); proficiency in using Trilogy & Drager ventilators, Codman intracranial pressure monitors, Medfusion syringe pumps, Baxter large volume IV pumps; certifications required include Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); preferred certifications include Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
• Preferred Qualifications: At least 2+ years of staff experience; 1+ year of travel experience in a teaching facility PICU.
• Additional Information: Travel requires float capability to all inpatient care areas, including critical care and acute care floors, with flexibility to float within a 35-mile radius of the original assignment, excluding emergency department, operating room, or inpatient psychiatric units. No requests for time off within the first two weeks of assignment are permitted; medical and religious flu vaccine exemptions are allowed with documentation.

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: 2026-09-16

Cross Country Job ID #1303888. 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

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. Lets build your best life - one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus