PICU RN in Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,538/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $70.50
- Weekly
- $2,538
- Yearly (full-time)
- $131,976
- Contract length
- 14 weeks
This job pays about $70.50/hour — 46% 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, 62 of them in Colorado Springs.
- 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 Children's Hospital Colorado at Colorado Springs as a Critical Care Float RN for a 14-week contract. This role involves providing skilled nursing coverage across multiple units, including PICU, NICU, and Med Surg, in a fast-paced pediatric environment. The schedule features 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, with every other weekend and holiday work required. You’ll have the chance to float within the facility, demonstrating adaptability and mastery in pediatric critical care. This assignment offers a unique opportunity to work in a specialized setting where your expertise supports young patients during crucial moments of their health journey.
Weather:
During this time of year, the weather typically features mild days with clear skies, comfortable temperatures, and less humidity. Evenings can be cooler, making for pleasant evenings ideal for outdoor evening walks or relaxing after shifts.
Fun Things To Do:
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Job Specifics:
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Shift: 12-hour Days (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
Duration: 14 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36 hours
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