PICU RN in Aurora, Colorado
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Aurora, CO
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $3,637/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $75.77
- Weekly
- $3,637
- Yearly (full-time)
- $189,124
This job pays about $75.77/hour — 57% 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, 48 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
- 1,018 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Colorado from 7 agencies, 270 of them in Aurora.
- Pay in these listings: $7.66 – $115/hour, median $58.37/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Colorado: $48.20/hour ($100,256/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($64.90/hour across 237 jobs).
Job description
Job Description
Take your night-shift superpowers to Aurora as a travel PICU RN supporting a Level Three pediatric critical care setting. You will care for patients from birth through age 21 with complex medical and surgical needs, including respiratory failure requiring support from nasal cannula through mechanical ventilation, sepsis, traumatic brain injury, diabetic ketoacidosis, seizure disorders, oncology and metabolic conditions, and post-operative cases. This assignment includes caring for neurosurgical, ENT, orthopedic, and general surgery patients while using equipment such as Trilogy and Servo ventilators, Codman ICP monitors, Medfusion syringe pumps, and Baxter large-volume IV pumps. The schedule is overnight, includes every other weekend, and may require floating to inpatient critical care and acute care areas within your clinical competence. No on-call shifts are required.
Weather
Aurora typically offers crisp, cool-to-cold weather during this time of year, with plenty of opportunities for clear skies and refreshing outdoor outings. Pack warm layers and prepare for changing conditions, including occasional snow.
Fun Things To Do
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Outdoor Recreation: Explore Aurora’s local parks, trails, and open spaces.
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Local Exploration: Enjoy shopping, dining, and entertainment throughout Aurora.
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Day Trip: Spend a day exploring Denver and its surrounding neighborhoods.
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Day Trip: Take a scenic excursion into the nearby Colorado foothills.
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Seasonal Adventure: Enjoy a winter outdoor activity in the greater Aurora area.
Job Specifics
City and State: Aurora, Colorado
Shift: Nights, 6:45 PM–7:15 AM; flexible scheduling options may be available
Duration: 48 hours per week for 14 weeks
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