Travel Pediatric Step Down RN - $1,847 per week

Thrive Staffing

Denver, CO
2 days ago

$1,847 Per Week

Highlights

We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.

Numbers & Facts

Location

Denver, CO

Description

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatric PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Denver, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Pediatric PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/16/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel

Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN)

Unit Information

Join a dynamic Pediatric Step Down Unit that provides specialized care in a high-paced environment. This unit features:

36 beds, all private rooms equipped with parent sleeping accommodations
A dedicated staff of 60 professionals
Patient care ratios of 1:3 for step-down patients and 1:4 for basic care patients
Utilization of Phillips Monitors and Meditech EMR

Typical Hiring Profile

Required Skills:

Minimum of 1 year of current Pediatric RN experience
BLS and NRP certification
Comfort with high flow oxygen, spinal fusions, and chest tubes

Preferred Skills:

Experience with Meditech EMR

Unit Procedures

The following procedures are routinely performed within the unit:

Placement of nasogastric tubes (NGTs)
Foley catheter insertions
TP tube placements
Peripheral intravenous (PIV) access
Phlebotomy (accuvein available)
Occasionally, lumbar punctures (LPs)

Personality Fit

The ideal candidate should be adaptable, willing to seek help, and eager to contribute to a collaborative team environment. A proactive and engaging attitude will thrive in this fun and energetic unit.

Unit Policies

Additional guidelines for the unit include:

On-site parking available at no cost
Required evening or night shifts for new travelers; day shift not available for first contracts
Priority consideration for candidates with extensive travel experience
Every other weekend is required for all staff

Additional Information

This unit prides itself on flexibility in scheduling, ensuring that travelers can coordinate their requests alongside full-time employees. All patient care types are accepted within the department except for trauma and burns, making it an enriching environment for professional growth.

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19258152. 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: RN:Peds,07:00:00-19:00:00

About Thrive Staffing

At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.