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 dedicated team in a high-acuity pediatric intensive care unit, providing critical care to patients from birth through 21 years of age. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a specialized Level Three PICU environment, where you'll handle complex cases involving respiratory support, surgical interventions, and chronic childhood illnesses. The shift is a 12-hour rotating schedule, primarily nights, with every other weekend required. Expect to float between inpatient care areas, delivering expert care in a fast-paced setting that demands both skill and adaptability. This assignment is perfect for experienced PICU nurses seeking to expand their expertise while making a difference in young lives.
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Job Specifics:
Location: Aurora, Colorado
Shift: 12-hour rotating nights
Duration: 14 weeks, with approximately 36 hours per week
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