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 Level III Pediatric Intensive Care Unit as a travel RN caring for patients from birth through age 21 with complex medical and surgical conditions. This assignment is designed for an experienced PICU nurse comfortable managing respiratory support ranging from nasal cannula through BiPAP/CPAP and mechanical ventilation, as well as cases involving sepsis, traumatic brain injury, diabetic ketoacidosis, seizures, oncology, metabolic disorders, non-accidental trauma, and surgical recovery.
The schedule primarily includes 12-hour nights from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, with rotating day/night options available. Weekend coverage is required every other weekend, and travelers may float to inpatient critical care and acute care units within their clinical competence. No on-call coverage is required. Candidates should hold a BSN, an active Colorado RN license, AHA BLS and PALS certifications, and at least two years of comparable PICU staff experience.
Weather
Aurora typically offers crisp, cool weather during this time of year, with plenty of sunny days, chilly mornings and evenings, and occasional snowfall. Layered clothing and a warm jacket are useful for enjoying the area comfortably.
Fun Things To Do
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Outdoor Recreation: Explore Cherry Creek State Park’s trails, open spaces, and reservoir.
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Arts and Culture: Visit museums, galleries, and entertainment venues in nearby Denver.
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Day Trip: Take a scenic drive to Rocky Mountain National Park for mountain views and hiking.
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Day Trip: Visit Colorado Springs for Garden of the Gods and nearby outdoor attractions.
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Local Leisure: Enjoy Aurora’s parks, trails, restaurants, and community recreation areas.
Job Specifics
City and State: Aurora, Colorado
Shift: Flexible; primarily nights, 6:45 PM–7:15 AM
Duration: 14 weeks
Hours: 48 hours per week
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