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 our team as a travel RN in a Level Three Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at the renowned Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado. This 14-week contract offers a chance to work in a high-acuity pediatric environment, providing critical care to patients from birth through 21 years old. Expect to handle respiratory support ranging from nasal cannula to mechanical ventilation and manage complex conditions like sepsis, oncology, metabolic disorders, and more. Your expertise will be vital in caring for surgical patients including Neurosurgery, ENT, Orthopedics, and General Surgery. This role features a 12-hour rotating night shift with every other weekend on call, offering a challenging yet rewarding experience. If you thrive in fast-paced and complex pediatric settings, this assignment allows you to make a direct impact in the lives of vulnerable children while advancing your skills in critical care.
Weather:
The weather around this time of year tends to be mild and crisp, typical of Colorado, with cool evenings and comfortable days that are perfect for outdoor adventures or relaxing in the scenic surroundings.
Fun Things To Do:
- Hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park – just a short drive away
- Exploring Denver’s vibrant arts and food scene
- Rafting on the Arkansas River – a thrilling day trip
- Visiting the Denver Botanic Gardens
- Canoeing at Aurora Reservoir
Job Specifics:
Location: Aurora, Colorado
Shift: 12-hour rotating, nights
Duration: 14 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36 hours
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