RN: PICU

Job Description

Take your night-shift superpowers to Aurora as a travel PICU RN supporting a Level Three pediatric critical care setting. You will care for patients from birth through age 21 with complex medical and surgical needs, including respiratory failure requiring support from nasal cannula through mechanical ventilation, sepsis, traumatic brain injury, diabetic ketoacidosis, seizure disorders, oncology and metabolic conditions, and post-operative cases. This assignment includes caring for neurosurgical, ENT, orthopedic, and general surgery patients while using equipment such as Trilogy and Servo ventilators, Codman ICP monitors, Medfusion syringe pumps, and Baxter large-volume IV pumps. The schedule is overnight, includes every other weekend, and may require floating to inpatient critical care and acute care areas within your clinical competence. No on-call shifts are required.

Weather

Aurora typically offers crisp, cool-to-cold weather during this time of year, with plenty of opportunities for clear skies and refreshing outdoor outings. Pack warm layers and prepare for changing conditions, including occasional snow.

Fun Things To Do

• Outdoor Recreation: Explore Aurora’s local parks, trails, and open spaces.

• Local Exploration: Enjoy shopping, dining, and entertainment throughout Aurora.

• Day Trip: Spend a day exploring Denver and its surrounding neighborhoods.

• Day Trip: Take a scenic excursion into the nearby Colorado foothills.

• Seasonal Adventure: Enjoy a winter outdoor activity in the greater Aurora area.

Job Specifics

City and State: Aurora, Colorado

Shift: Nights, 6:45 PM–7:15 AM; flexible scheduling options may be available

Duration: 48 hours per week for 14 weeks