PICU RN in Aurora, Colorado
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Aurora, CO
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,428/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 23, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $67.44
- Weekly
- $2,428
- Yearly (full-time)
- $126,256
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $67.44/hour — 40% 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 us on a 13-week adventure as a PICU RN traveler at our vibrant healthcare facility in Aurora, Colorado. In this role, you'll be providing specialized inpatient care to children and young adults from birth to 21 years old, managing complex conditions like respiratory support with ventilators, sepsis, traumatic brain injuries, and chronic diseases such as oncology and metabolic disorders. Your work will involve rotating day and night shifts, offering a unique rhythm that keeps it engaging. Experience in a teaching hospital and proficiency with ventilators, ICP monitors, and syringe pumps will make you a perfect fit. This assignment offers a chance to hone your skills in a fast-paced environment while making a meaningful difference in young patients' lives.
Weather:
The weather around this time of year in Aurora tends to be crisp and invigorating, with cool mornings and pleasant afternoons that set the scene for outdoor adventures.
Fun Things To Do:
- Visit the Denver Botanic Gardens for a peaceful stroll through stunning plant displays.
- Take a day trip to Boulder and explore the Flatirons via scenic hikes.
- Enjoy a leisurely drive to Rocky Mountain National Park for breathtaking mountain views and wildlife sightings.
- Discover the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, ideal for both education and fun.
- Explore historic Georgetown by taking a scenic train ride through the mountains.
Job Specifics:
Location: Aurora, Colorado
Shift: 12-hour rotating days/nights (straight nights also available)
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours per week: 36
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