Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVPICU for a travel nursing job in Aurora, Colorado.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CVPICU
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/20/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Open Heart Registered Nurse (RN) position located in Aurora, Colorado. This role involves providing specialized nursing care within a Level Three-CICU at a children's hospital. The position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic pediatric environment, supporting patients with complex cardiac conditions on a rotating day/night schedule.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour rotating shifts, approximately 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: BSN degree (or ADN with 6 years of experience), Colorado RN license or multi-state compact license, PALS, ACLS, and BLS certifications. A minimum of 2-3 years of staff RN experience in a dedicated cardiovascular pediatric intensive care unit with previous travel experience is required.
- Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCR M) certification and VAD experience are preferred. Teaching hospital experience is strongly favored.
- Additional Information: Float within the organization as needed, up to 35 miles from the original facility, with the possibility of being assigned to other practice areas within your clinical competence. Up to 75% weekend shifts may be scheduled. No requested time off (RTO) is permitted within the first two weeks of the assignment. Exemptions for seasonal influenza vaccination based on medical or religious grounds are allowed.
- Location: 13123 E 16th Ave, Aurora, Colorado 80045.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1288648. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Open Heart
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus