PCU/IMC/Stepdown RN in Aurora, Colorado
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Aurora, CO
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,439/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $67.75
- Weekly
- $2,439
- Yearly (full-time)
- $126,828
- Contract length
- 14 weeks
This job pays about $67.75/hour — 41% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Colorado ($48.20/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Colorado right now
- 1,055 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Colorado from 7 agencies, 293 of them in Aurora.
- Pay in these listings: $7.66 – $115/hour, median $58.25/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Colorado: $48.20/hour ($100,256/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($64.50/hour across 252 jobs).
Job description
Job Description
Take your pediatric cardiac expertise on the road with this travel contract in a Cardiac Progressive Care Unit in Aurora, Colorado. This role is designed for an RN experienced with pediatric cardiac step-down or progressive care, including three-stage single-ventricle care, heart transplant patients, and ventricular assist devices.
You will work 12-hour night shifts caring for pediatric cardiology patients in a private-room unit with focused nurse-to-patient assignments. The schedule includes every other weekend, with no required on-call shifts or routine floating. Strong pediatric cardiac experience is essential, and familiarity with pediatric VAD patients is preferred. A BSN and BLS, PALS, and ACLS certifications are required. Previous travel experience is preferred, though first-time travelers will be considered.
Weather
Aurora typically offers crisp, cool-to-cold weather with abundant sunshine, dry conditions, and occasional snow. The nearby mountains can bring changing conditions, so travelers should be prepared for chilly evenings and varied temperatures.
Fun Things To Do
• Outdoor Recreation: Enjoy walking trails, boating, and open spaces at Aurora Reservoir.
• Local Escape: Explore the trails, wildlife, and recreational areas at Cherry Creek State Park.
• Arts and Discovery: Visit museums, galleries, and cultural attractions throughout nearby Denver.
• Day Trip: Spend a day exploring Rocky Mountain National Park and its scenic mountain landscapes.
• Day Trip: Visit Colorado Springs for garden trails, mountain views, and area attractions.
Job Specifics
City and State: Aurora, Colorado
Shift: 12-hour nights, 6:45 PM–7:15 AM
Duration: 14 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week
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