PICU RN in Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,415/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $67.08
- Weekly
- $2,415
- Yearly (full-time)
- $125,580
- Contract length
- 14 weeks
This job pays about $67.08/hour — 39% 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
- 1,016 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Colorado from 7 agencies, 62 of them in Colorado Springs.
- Pay in these listings: $7.66 – $86.89/hour, median $57.11/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Colorado: $48.20/hour ($100,256/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($64.00/hour across 249 jobs).
Job description
Join the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) team at Children's Hospital Colorado in Colorado Springs for a 14-week contract that places you right at the heart of critical pediatric healthcare. You'll be working 12-hour daytime shifts, providing vital support in a 16-bed unit with an average of 8-9 patients. This role offers a unique chance to dive into a fast-paced, impactful environment where your expertise will directly influence outcomes. Expect a role that keeps you engaged with a variety of critically ill children, with opportunities to float across NICU, Med-Surg, and Emergency departments. The assignment is designed for seasoned PICU nurses eager for a new challenge and fresh experiences in a collaborative, supportive setting.
Weather:
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Job Specifics:
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Shift: 12-hour days, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Duration: 14 weeks, 36 hours per week
Candidates must have a BSN, at least 2 years of PICU experience, and previous travel assignments. Active Colorado RN license or Compact license and certifications such as BLS, PALS are required. The role includes occasional floating to NICU, Pediatric Med-Surg, and Emergency departments, with a focus on pediatric critical care. Flexibility for holidays and adherence to vaccination policies are expected.
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