Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Aurora, Colorado.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/17/2026
- Duration: 14 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Open Heart Registered Nurse (RN) position supporting a pediatric cardiac intensive care unit. The role provides care for critically ill pediatric patients requiring open-heart and cardiovascular intensive care. Rotating day and night shifts are available, with consideration for straight night shifts.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: 23 years of staff Registered Nurse (RN) experience in a dedicated cardiovascular pediatric intensive care unit; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred, with consideration for an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) and 3 years of extensive pediatric cardiac critical care experience; Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license or multistate compact license; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Heartcode, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Heartcode, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications; previous travel experience preferred, with consideration for candidates without travel experience who have 24 years of applicable experience and experience with Epic.
- Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification, ventricular assist device (VAD) experience, and teaching hospital experience.
- Schedule: 12-hour rotating day and night shifts from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM or 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week; straight night shifts may also be considered.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: The assignment is 14 weeks. Weekend coverage may be required for up to 75% of shifts. No on-call requirement. The role supports a Level III cardiac intensive care unit caring for pediatric patients undergoing open-heart care. Assignment start dates may include 11/17/2026, 12/15/2026, or 01/05/2027.
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
Posted Date: 2026-10-05
Cross Country Job ID #1296617. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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