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 6, 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
Kick off a 14-week journey as a specialized RN in a renowned Level Three Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado. You’ll be stepping into a role that demands expertise in caring for children from birth through young adulthood, with a focus on respiratory support—from nasal cannula to mechanical ventilation—and managing complex medical conditions. The shift runs on a rotating 12-hour schedule, primarily nights, including every other weekend. This assignment offers an opportunity to hone your skills in a high-acuity environment, floating across inpatient units to provide vital support where it's needed most. Experience in teaching hospitals and acutely ill pediatric patients makes this role both challenging and rewarding. Prepare to make a real difference in young patients’ lives, all while working in an environment that values your clinical judgment and resilience.
Weather:
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Job Specifics:
Location: Aurora, Colorado
Shift: 12-hour rotating nights, every other weekend
Duration: 14 weeks
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