PICU RN in Aurora, Colorado
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Aurora, CO
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,703/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 7, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $75.08
- Weekly
- $2,703
- Yearly (full-time)
- $140,556
- Contract length
- 14 weeks
This job pays about $75.08/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, 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, 282 of them in Aurora.
- 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 team at an advanced pediatric intensive care unit, where you'll care for critically ill children from birth through young adulthood. This overnight role involves working 12-hour rotating shifts, providing specialized nursing support for complex respiratory conditions, surgical patients, and those with chronic childhood diseases. The environment offers the opportunity to work with a dedicated team in a high-acuity setting that challenges and rewards experienced PICU nurses. Your expertise will be essential in managing ventilators, ICP monitors, and IV pumps, making each shift both intense and impactful.
Weather:
Expect typical Colorado weather around this time of year—crisp mornings and cool evenings with clear skies and plenty of sunshine. The transition between seasons provides a refreshing backdrop for your assignment, with moderate daytime temperatures and a chance to enjoy the outdoors during your time off.
Fun Things To Do:
- City Exploration: Discover local art galleries and vibrant neighborhoods downtown.
- Red Rocks Amphitheatre: Attend a world-class concert at this iconic natural amphitheater.
- Day Trip – Rocky Mountain National Park: Take a scenic drive and enjoy breathtaking mountain views and hiking trails.
- Day Trip – Garden of the Gods: Explore stunning red rock formations just outside the city.
- Outdoor Activities: Try kayaking or biking along scenic rivers and trails nearby.
Job Specifics:
Location: Aurora, Colorado
Shift: 12-hour rotating nights
Duration: 14 weeks, approximately 36 hours per week
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