Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Aurora, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/17/2026 Duration: 14 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. This 14-week travel assignment supports care for pediatric patients from birth through 21 years of age in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) setting. The role requires rotating 12-hour shifts, including days and nights or straight nights, with expertise in complex pediatric, medical, surgical, and critical care needs.

Job Details Required Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); active Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license; Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications; at least 2 years of experience as a staff Registered Nurse (RN) in a comparable Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), or at least 3 years of experience if there is no previous travel experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; at least 1 year of travel experience in a teaching-facility Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).

Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts, including days and nights or straight nights from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM; minimum 36 hours per week.

Float: Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information: Experience caring for patients from birth through 21 years of age with respiratory conditions, chronic childhood diseases, sepsis, traumatic brain injury, diabetic ketoacidosis, seizure disorders, oncology and metabolic disorders, non-accidental trauma, and surgical conditions including neurosurgery, ear-nose-throat procedures, orthopedics, and general surgery. Equipment proficiency includes ventilators, intracranial pressure monitors, syringe pumps, and large-volume intravenous pumps. Weekend coverage is required every other weekend, including Saturday and Sunday on days or nights. No on-call requirement. Staff may float to inpatient critical care and acute care areas within clinical competence; emergency, operating room, and inpatient psychiatric areas are excluded.

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 Posted Date: 2026-10-15 Cross Country Job ID 1303888. 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 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