CVPICU RN in Aurora, Colorado
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Aurora, CO
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,800/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 25, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $77.78
- Weekly
- $2,800
- Yearly (full-time)
- $145,600
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $77.78/hour — 61% 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 Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Children’s Hospital Colorado on the Anschutz Medical Campus for a 13-week travel contract. This RN role is an opportunity to work in a Level Three CICU specialized in open heart cases, offering both day and night shifts on a rotating 12-hour schedule. You'll be a vital part of a close-knit team providing critical care to pediatric cardiac patients, with the chance to develop specialized skills in a high-stakes environment. The assignment combines the intensity of pediatric cardiac care with the stability of a reputable teaching hospital, making each shift meaningful and impactful.
Weather:
Expect generally mild weather around this time of year with sunny days and cool evenings, perfect for outdoor activities and exploring the scenic landscape of Colorado.
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Job Specifics:
Location: Aurora, Colorado
Shift: 12-hour rotating days and nights (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM / 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36.0 hours
Weekly Gross Pay: $2,434.42
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