Pediatric Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Denver, CO

Bring your pediatric emergency nursing expertise to a fast-paced Denver, Colorado emergency department on a 13-week travel RN contract. This opportunity offers the chance to care for pediatric patients in a 23-bed department supported by an experienced, collaborative, and team-oriented staff. Denver’s 80218 area provides an exciting urban setting with vibrant arts, dining, outdoor recreation, and easy access to the Rocky Mountains.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Denver, Colorado
• Healthcare Setting: Pediatric Emergency Department
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,570-$1,650
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Assignment End Date: January 25, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Nursing Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Work Arrangement: On-site
• Typical Patient Ratio: 4:1, with 5:1 during surges
• Technology: GE monitoring equipment and Meditech electronic medical record

Pediatric Emergency RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license and eligibility to practice in Colorado
• At least 1 year of current pediatric emergency department RN experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, NIH, PALS, TNCC, and ENPC certifications
• PALS may be accepted in place of ENPC
• Required pediatric emergency nursing experience
• CEN or CPEN certification preferred
• Demonstrated IV competency preferred
• Caring, competent, adaptable, and dependable approach to pediatric patient care
• Strong communication skills and willingness to contribute to a supportive emergency department team

Pediatric Emergency Department RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, and efficient nursing care to pediatric emergency patients
• Perform focused nursing assessments, monitor patient status, and promptly recognize changes in condition
• Initiate IVs, perform venipuncture, and access ports according to department standards
• Complete nasal washes, point-of-care glucose testing, and EKGs
• Place and manage Foley catheters as clinically indicated
• Administer medications and treatments while maintaining accurate clinical documentation
• Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary healthcare team during urgent and emergent care
• Support patient flow, clear communication, and a positive experience for children and their families

Apply now for this pediatric emergency travel nursing opportunity in Denver, Colorado, and join a supportive healthcare team.

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.