Registered Nurse - Pediatric Psychiatric
Axelon Services Corporation
Aurora, CO
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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Aurora, CO
POSTED
14 days ago
Job Title: Registered Nurse - Pediatric Psychiatric
Location: Anschutz Medical Campus
Pay: Competitive
Length of Assignment:
- 12 Weeks
Desired Orientation Date:
- February 17, 2026
Shift:
- 12H Days, 7:00 AM 7:00 PM
- Nurses may be required to float or provide supplemental coverage within the continuum of care, including:
- Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (IPU)
- NeuroPsych Special Care Unit (NSC)
- Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
- Day shifts only
Weekend Requirement:
- Yes
- Some Saturday and/or Sunday shifts based on unit need
- Rotating schedule
On-Call Requirement:
- No
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: BSN
- Licensure/Certification: Active RN license
- New Traveler Considered: Yes
Required Job Qualifications:
- Minimum of one (1) year of professional nursing experience
- Preferred experience in acute care, behavioral health, or medically complex settings
Required Certifications:
- Current BLS (required)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Eating Disorder Treatment Experience: Prior clinical experience with eating disorder populations (e.g., anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, ARFID) in inpatient, residential, or partial-hospitalization settings
- Behavioral Health Background: Experience supporting patients with complex psychiatric, psychological, and medical needs
- NG Tube Management: Competency with NG tube placement, monitoring, and maintenance; ability to support patients receiving enteral nutrition
- Medical/Somatic Care Experience: Background in medical, med-surg, or acute care, including vital sign monitoring, refeeding protocols, and medical stabilization
- Trauma-Informed, Patient-Centered Care: Ability to provide sensitive, consistent care with appropriate therapeutic boundaries
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Effective teamwork with providers, dietitians, therapists, and support staff
- Strong Communication Skills: Clear, compassionate communication with patients and families
- Flexibility and Adaptability: Comfort working in a structured yet dynamic clinical environment
- Clinical Documentation Proficiency: Experience with EHR systems and accurate, timely documentation
FLOAT:
- Client reserves the right to float or reassign Personnel to other areas of practice within their clinical competence to fulfill the scheduled guaranteed hours and within thirty-five (35) miles of their originally assigned facility (unless otherwise agreed to in such Personnels individual assignment confirmation).
Additional Information:
- No RTO approved within the first two weeks of assignment
- Medical and religious exemption requests from the seasonal influenza vaccination are allowed
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