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 a challenging and rewarding travel contract in a Level Three Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at a premier medical campus. This role is ideal for experienced PICU nurses who thrive in fast-paced, high-acuity environments and are comfortable managing complex cases from birth through young adulthood. Expect to care for patients with respiratory support needs, chronic illnesses, and surgical backgrounds, with responsibilities that include ventilator management, ICP monitoring, and infusion therapies. The schedule offers 12-hour rotating night shifts, providing an opportunity to work with a dedicated team in a facility that values flexibility and expertise. This assignment stands out as a chance to work in a leading teaching hospital, surrounded by the latest pediatric medical innovations.
Weather:
The weather typically features crisp, mild conditions with clear skies and occasional snow flurries, creating a cozy yet invigorating atmosphere around this time of year. It’s perfect for enjoying the crisp air or a short walk to unwind after shifts.
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Job Specifics:
Location: Aurora, Colorado
Shift: 12-hour rotating nights
Duration: 14 weeks (approximately 504 hours total)
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