- Specialty
- PICU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/22/2026
Job description
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: 09/22/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Open Heart (PICU OH) registered nurse position in an acute care environment at a designated healthcare facility. The role involves providing skilled patient care in a pediatric intensive care setting, with rotating day and night shifts. This assignment is designed for experienced professionals committed to delivering compassionate and specialized care to pediatric patients.
Job Details:
- Location: the organizations healthcare facility within the pediatric ICU environment specializing in open heart cases
- Schedule: 12-hour rotating shifts from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: BSN or ADN with six years of relevant experience; Colorado RN license or multi-state compact license; certifications including PALS Heartcode, ACLS Heartcode (no Heartcode complete), BLS; Minimum of 2-3 years of staff RN experience in dedicated cardiovascular-pediatric intensive care unit (CVPICU) or pediatric CICU open heart; previous travel experience preferred; at least 3 years of experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: CCRN & VAD experience preferred (please note in work history comments); teaching hospital experience strongly preferred.
- Schedule: Rotating days and nights based on unit needs; shifts begin on 09/22/2026 and end on 12/26/2026.
- Additional Information: Float: The client reserves the right to float or reassign personnel to other areas within their clinical competence within thirty-five miles of the assigned facility, as needed. Up to 75% of shifts may require weekend work. No approved time off within the first two weeks of the assignment. Medical and religious exemption requests for seasonal influenza vaccination are permitted.
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 #1293793. 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