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 Hospital as a Critical Care Float RN, providing expert nursing support across PICU, NICU, and Med Surg units. This 14-week contract offers a chance to experience a variety of fast-paced, high-acuity environments while working 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM. You'll be responsible for managing complex patient needs, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring the highest standards of care. The role’s unique aspect is the floating component, allowing you to develop diverse skills while staying flexible to meet patient needs in different critical care settings.
Weather:
The weather around this time is typically mild with cool evenings and sunny days. It often features clear skies and comfortable temperatures, ideal for outdoor activities or relaxing after shifts.
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Job Specifics:
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
Duration: 14 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36 hours
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