- Specialty
- PICU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 14 weeks
- Start
- 11/03/2026
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: 11/03/2026
- Duration: 14 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Open Heart (PICU OH) Nurse in an academic medical setting. This position involves providing specialized critical care to pediatric cardiac patients within a Level Three-CICU environment, on a rotating 12-hour shift schedule. The assignment offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced unit dedicated to pediatric cardiac critical care.
Job Details
- Position: RN - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Open Heart (PICU OH)
- Location: Pediatric Critical Care setting within an academic medical center
- Start Date: 10/20/2026
- End Date: 01/23/2027
- Shift: Rotating days/nights, 12 hours per shift, from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
- Qualifications: BSN degree preferred; ASN will be considered with three years of extensive pediatric cardiac critical care experience. Colorado RN license or multi-state compact license required. Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Basic Life Support (BLS). Minimum of 2-3 years of staff RN experience in dedicated Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, or open heart unit required. Previous travel experience required but will consider without travel experience if candidate has 2-4 years of relevant pediatric cardiac experience and Epic EMR experience.
- Certifications: PALS Heartcode, ACLS Heartcode (no Heartcode complete), BLS.
- Float: Float rotation may be required within practice areas within a 35-mile radius.
- Additional Information: No planned time off within the first two weeks of the assignment. No religious or medical exemption requests for influenza vaccination during the season are allowed.
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 #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