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:
Take on a 14-week travel contract caring for pediatric cardiac patients in a progressive care setting at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. This assignment is designed for an experienced registered nurse with pediatric cardiac progressive care or cardiac step-down expertise, including experience with single-ventricle care, heart transplant patients, and ventricular assist devices. Work 12-hour night shifts while supporting children with complex cardiology needs—steady clinical focus, with a little Colorado scenery waiting outside your shift.
Weather:
Aurora typically offers crisp, cool conditions with plenty of sunshine, comfortable daytime temperatures, and cooler evenings. Occasional snow may add a scenic touch, while clear skies often make it easy to enjoy the outdoors.
Fun Things To Do:
• Local: Explore the Stanley Marketplace for shopping, dining, and community events.
• Local: Visit the Denver Museum of Nature and Science and nearby City Park.
• Day Trip: Spend a day hiking and sightseeing in Rocky Mountain National Park.
• Day Trip: Visit Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs for dramatic rock formations and scenic trails.
• Local: Enjoy trails, open space, and lakes at Cherry Creek State Park.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Aurora, Colorado
Shift: 12-hour nights, 6:45 PM–7:15 AM
Duration: 36 hours per week for 14 weeks
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