PICU RN in Aurora, Colorado
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Aurora, CO
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $3,599/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $74.98
- Weekly
- $3,599
- Yearly (full-time)
- $187,148
- Contract length
- 14 weeks
This job pays about $74.98/hour — 56% 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 contract as a PICU Registered Nurse in Aurora, Colorado, caring for pediatric patients from birth through age 21 in a Level Three intensive care setting. This assignment focuses on complex medical and surgical cases, including respiratory conditions requiring support from nasal cannula through mechanical ventilation, sepsis, traumatic brain injury, diabetic ketoacidosis, seizure disorders, oncology, metabolic disorders, and post-surgical care.
The schedule offers flexible options, including rotating days and nights or straight nights, with overnight shifts running from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM. Nurses work every other weekend, float to inpatient critical care and acute care areas as needed, and are not required to take call. A little PICU experience goes a long way here, with familiarity with Trilogy and Servo ventilators, Codman ICP monitors, Medfusion syringe pumps, and Baxter large-volume IV pumps supporting success in the role.
Weather
Aurora typically offers cool, crisp conditions with plenty of sunshine, changing temperatures, and occasional snowfall. Layered clothing and comfortable footwear are useful for enjoying time outdoors.
Fun Things To Do
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Outdoor Adventure: Explore Cherry Creek State Park for hiking, biking, boating, and scenic open space.
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Arts and Culture: Visit the Aurora Cultural Arts District for galleries, performances, and local events.
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Day Trip: Spend a day in Denver exploring museums, restaurants, shops, and downtown attractions.
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Day Trip: Visit Rocky Mountain National Park for mountain views, wildlife, and scenic trails.
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Local Escape: Enjoy the trails, wildlife, and views at the Plains Conservation Center.
Job Specifics
Location: Aurora, Colorado
Shift: Flexible scheduling; rotating days/nights or straight nights available, with overnight hours from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM
Hours: 48 hours per week
Duration: 14 weeks
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