Posted 09/22/2026 · Job #520895
PICU | Registered Nurse | 13–Week Travel – Denver, Colorado
Job Description
PICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nurse Assignment in Denver, Colorado
Bring your pediatric critical care expertise to a rewarding PICU travel nursing assignment in Denver, CO. This 13-week travel RN opportunity offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity Pediatric Intensive Care Unit while enjoying the energy of central Denver, with vibrant neighborhoods, great dining, cultural attractions, and access to Colorado’s outdoor lifestyle.
This role is ideal for a compassionate, adaptable Registered Nurse who thrives in critical care nursing and enjoys being part of a collaborative, patient-focused healthcare team caring for pediatric patients with complex needs.
Job Details
- Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
- Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
- Location: Denver, CO 80218
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
- Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,680 – $1,770
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum 1 year of current PICU RN experience
- BLS certification required
- PALS certification required
- Strong adaptability and confidence working in a high-acuity pediatric critical care setting
- Experience with post-op cardiac care and venipuncture preferred
- Comfort working with flexible, team-oriented, and collaborative care partners
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality critical care nursing to pediatric patients in the PICU
- Monitor and manage patients requiring close observation and advanced nursing support
- Care for patients with respiratory failure, including ventilator-related needs such as ETT and HFOV support
- Assist with conscious sedation and other specialized PICU procedures
- Support central line maintenance and care
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary healthcare staff to deliver safe, effective patient care
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to a positive, team-focused unit environment
Apply now for this PICU travel nurse job in Denver, Colorado and join a healthcare team dedicated to exceptional pediatric patient care.
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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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