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
- Contract length
- 14 weeks
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
Join a travel assignment as an experienced Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse in a Level III pediatric critical care setting. You will care for patients from birth through age 21 with complex medical and surgical conditions, including respiratory failure, sepsis, traumatic brain injury, diabetic ketoacidosis, seizure disorders, oncology diagnoses, metabolic disorders, and postoperative needs.
This role includes caring for patients requiring support ranging from nasal cannula through BiPAP, CPAP, and mechanical ventilation. Experience with Trilogy and Servo ventilators, Codman ICP monitors, Medfusion syringe pumps, and Baxter large-volume IV pumps is valuable. The schedule offers flexible options, including rotating days and nights or straight nights, with weekend coverage every other weekend. Travelers may float to inpatient critical care and acute care areas within their clinical competence. No on-call coverage is required.
Weather
Aurora typically experiences cool to cold weather during this season, with crisp air, sunny days, occasional snow, and changing temperatures. Dressing in layers will help you stay comfortable while exploring the area.
Fun Things to Do
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Local Exploration: Visit the Aurora Reservoir for walking trails, open space, and scenic views.
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Arts and Culture: Explore museums, galleries, and restaurants throughout nearby Denver.
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Day Trip: Spend a day hiking, sightseeing, and enjoying mountain scenery in Rocky Mountain National Park.
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Day Trip: Visit Colorado Springs and explore Garden of the Gods’ striking red-rock formations.
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Outdoor Adventure: Enjoy a concert, tour, or hike at the iconic Red Rocks area.
Job Specifics
City and State: Aurora, Colorado
Shift: Flexible; rotating days and nights or straight nights, with scheduled hours of 6:45 PM–7:15 AM for night shifts
Duration: 14 weeks
Hours: 48 hours per week
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