PICU RN in Denver, Colorado
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,647/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $73.53
- Weekly
- $2,647
- Yearly (full-time)
- $137,644
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $73.53/hour — 53% 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
- 1,032 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Colorado from 7 agencies, 190 of them in Denver.
- Pay in these listings: $7.66 – $115/hour, median $58.52/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 233 jobs).
Job description
Take on a 13-week travel assignment as a charge registered nurse in Denver’s high-acuity pediatric intensive care setting. You will care for critically ill pediatric patients, use advanced monitoring and treatment technologies, and provide charge-level support during 12-hour night shifts. The assignment may include floating to pediatric, PICU, maternal-child, and NICU areas as needed. Charge experience, recent pediatric intensive care experience, and BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications are required. One on-call shift is scheduled per four-week period, with weekend coverage based on unit needs.
Weather:
Denver typically offers crisp, cool weather with plenty of sunshine, clear skies, and occasional snow. Layered clothing and a warm jacket are useful for exploring the city and nearby mountain areas.
Fun Things To Do:
• City outing: Explore Denver’s museums, galleries, and public art.
• Outdoor activity: Walk or cycle along the South Platte River trails.
• Day trip: Visit Boulder for mountain views, local shops, and outdoor trails.
• Day trip: Spend the day at Rocky Mountain National Park for scenic drives and hiking.
• Day trip: Explore Colorado Springs and nearby Garden of the Gods.
Job Specifics:
Location: Denver, Colorado
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week
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