RN: PICU

Job Description

Join a 14-week travel assignment as an experienced Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse in Aurora, Colorado. You will care for critically ill patients from birth through 21 years of age, supporting complex medical and surgical populations in a Level III pediatric critical care setting. This role includes managing respiratory support ranging from nasal cannula through BiPAP/CPAP and mechanical ventilation, along with conditions such as sepsis, traumatic brain injury, diabetic ketoacidosis, seizure disorders, oncology diagnoses, metabolic disorders, and postoperative needs.

The assignment is scheduled for nights from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, with every other weekend required and no on-call obligation. Travelers may float to inpatient critical care and acute care areas as needed, within their clinical competence. Candidates should have at least two years of comparable PICU staff experience, a BSN, an active Colorado RN license, and current AHA BLS and PALS certifications. Experience with Trilogy and Servo ventilators, Codman ICP monitors, Medfusion syringe pumps, and Baxter large-volume IV pumps is required.

Weather

Aurora typically offers cool, dry conditions with plenty of sunshine, crisp mornings, and occasional snow. Comfortable layers and weather-ready footwear are useful for enjoying time outdoors.

Fun Things To Do

• Outdoor Escape: Explore Cherry Creek State Park’s trails, reservoir, and open spaces.

• Arts and Culture: Visit the Denver Art Museum and nearby downtown attractions.

• Day Trip: Take in mountain scenery and outdoor activities in Rocky Mountain National Park.

• Day Trip: Visit Colorado Springs for Garden of the Gods and nearby scenic viewpoints.

• Local Adventure: Stroll through the Denver Botanic Gardens and enjoy its landscaped grounds.

Job Specifics

City and State: Aurora, Colorado Shift: Nights, 6:45 PM–7:15 AM; every other weekend Duration: 14 weeks, 48 hours per week