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
- 13 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 PICU RN in Aurora, Colorado, for a 13-week contract in a vibrant pediatric intensive care unit specializing in high-acuity patient care. This role is perfect for experienced nurses who thrive in complex clinical environments and enjoy floating across different inpatient units. You’ll work 12-hour rotating night shifts from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, providing critical support to infants through young adults with respiratory support needs, neurological conditions, surgical recoveries, and more. This assignment offers an engaging challenge, where your expertise in ventilators, ICP monitors, and multi-system support will make a meaningful difference. Rest assured, the setting is dynamic but rewarding, with plenty of opportunities to refine your specialized skills amidst a collaborative team.
Weather:
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Job Specifics:
Location: Aurora, Colorado
Shift: 12-hour rotating nights, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM
Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week
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