
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 renowned Level Three Pediatric Intensive Care Unit as a travel RN in Aurora, Colorado. This 14-week contract offers a unique opportunity to work in a high-acuity pediatric environment, providing advanced care for patients from birth through 21 years old. You'll handle respiratory support ranging from nasal cannula to mechanical ventilation and manage complex cases including chronic diseases, sepsis, and neurological conditions. The shift is a 12-hour rotating schedule, and you'll be floating as needed across various inpatient units, making each day both challenging and rewarding. This assignment is perfect for experienced PICU nurses who appreciate the fast pace and the chance to make a meaningful impact in pediatric critical care.
Weather:
Expect generally mild and pleasant weather around this time of year, with cool mornings warming up to comfortable afternoons. Colorado’s climate provides a lovely balance of sunshine and crisp air, perfect for outdoor activities during your time off.
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Job Specifics:
Location: Aurora, Colorado
Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts, nights
Duration: 14 weeks, with approximately 36 hours per week
Additional details: Floating across inpatient care areas, with no emergency department duties or psychiatric units included
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