Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse – Pediatric Step Down – Colorado
Start Date: November 16, 2026
Location: Denver, Colorado
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, every other weekend required. This is a seasonal travel assignment with flexible scheduling options coordinated with the unit team.
Highlights:
- 36-bed pediatric step-down unit with all private rooms and parent sleeping accommodations
- Mixed acuity patient population including post-surgical spinal fusions, chest tubes, and high-flow oxygen support
- Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:3 for step-down patients and 1:4 for basic care patients
- Meditech EMR system with Phillips monitoring equipment
- Supportive staffing model with charge nurse, patient care techs, and Clinical Nurse Coordinator resources
- On-site parking free of charge with direct bridge access to the department
Requirements:
- Minimum 1 year of current Pediatric RN experience required
- Current BLS and NRP certification
- Must be comfortable managing high-flow oxygen, post-operative spinal fusion patients, and chest tubes
- Experience with NGT placement, Foley catheterization, TP tubes, IV insertion, and phlebotomy
- Prior Meditech experience preferred
- Candidates with multiple years of travel nursing experience are prioritized for consideration
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a collaborative, fast-paced pediatric team that values teamwork and mutual support. This facility treats a diverse pediatric patient population (excluding trauma and burns) and prioritizes work-life balance through flexible scheduling practices. Travel nurses are integrated as valued team members with schedule requests considered alongside permanent staff, ensuring you're not simply filling gaps but receiving a thoughtfully planned assignment that respects your professional and personal needs.