CVPICU RN in Aurora, Colorado
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Aurora, CO
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,439/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $67.75
- Weekly
- $2,439
- Yearly (full-time)
- $126,828
This job pays about $67.75/hour — 41% 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
- 1,074 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Colorado from 7 agencies, 272 of them in Aurora.
- Pay in these listings: $7.66 – $115/hour, median $58.34/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
Job Description:
This travel assignment is for a pediatric cardiac progressive care nurse supporting children with complex cardiology needs, including single-ventricle care, heart transplant patients, and ventricular assist devices. The role offers 12-hour night shifts in a specialized progressive care setting, with every-other-weekend coverage and no scheduled on-call requirement. Pediatric cardiac step-down experience is essential, along with the ability to care for patients across advanced stages of cardiac treatment.
Weather:
Aurora typically offers crisp, cool weather with plenty of bright sunshine, occasional precipitation, and comfortable conditions for exploring the area between shifts. Layered clothing and flexibility for changing temperatures are helpful.
Fun Things To Do:
• Outdoor recreation: Explore Aurora’s local parks, trails, and open spaces.
• Arts and culture: Visit galleries, museums, and cultural attractions in the Aurora and Denver area.
• Day trip: Spend a day exploring Denver’s dining, shopping, and entertainment options.
• Day trip: Head into the nearby Colorado foothills for scenic drives, hiking, and sightseeing.
• Local dining: Try restaurants, cafés, and breweries throughout Aurora and the surrounding communities.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Aurora, Colorado
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 36 hours per week for 14 weeks
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