PICU Travel Nurse – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse Contract in Denver, Colorado

Join a dedicated pediatric critical care team as a PICU Travel Registered Nurse in Denver, Colorado. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to care for critically ill children in a collaborative, high-acuity environment while working consistent 12-hour night shifts. The unit supports complex respiratory, cardiac, and post-operative patients with a strong nurse-to-patient staffing model and advanced monitoring and infusion technology.

PICU Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse
• Location: Denver, Colorado
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week, typically three shifts per week
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,680-$1,770
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Unit Environment: 20-bed PICU with typical patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:2
• Position Type: Travel nursing contract

PICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Colorado
• At least 1 year of recent Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Ability to provide safe, compassionate nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients
• Strong patient assessment, communication, organization, and critical-thinking skills
• Flexibility, professionalism, and a helpful, collaborative approach to teamwork

PICU Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients in a high-acuity PICU
• Continuously assess patient status, recognize clinical changes, and initiate appropriate interventions
• Care for patients experiencing respiratory failure, including those requiring endotracheal tubes and high-frequency oscillatory ventilation
• Support post-operative cardiac patients and children with complex medical and surgical conditions
• Perform and monitor patients during conscious sedation according to established protocols
• Assist with CT placement and provide central-line maintenance and care
• Administer medications and infusions using advanced monitoring and infusion-pump technology
• Document patient care accurately in the electronic medical record
• Collaborate with providers, families, and the multidisciplinary care team to promote safe, effective outcomes

Why Work as a Travel Nurse in Denver?

Denver combines an energetic urban lifestyle with easy access to the Rocky Mountains. Enjoy an abundance of outdoor recreation, scenic parks, local restaurants, arts and entertainment, and a welcoming community during your assignment. With its sunny climate and vibrant culture, Denver is an appealing destination for travel nurses seeking professional growth and memorable experiences beyond the hospital.

Apply now to join this Denver, Colorado PICU travel nursing team and advance your pediatric critical care career.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.