Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract – Denver, Colorado

Apply for a Pediatric RN travel nursing job in Denver, Colorado, supporting a fast-paced pediatric step-down unit. This 13-week travel assignment offers guaranteed weekly hours, consistent 12-hour night shifts, and the opportunity to care for children with complex medical and post-surgical needs, including spinal fusions, chest tubes, and high-flow oxygen.

Why You’ll Love This Pediatric Travel Nursing Opportunity

• Work in a 36-bed pediatric step-down unit with private rooms and parent sleeping accommodations.
• Join a supportive, team-oriented pediatric nursing environment where nurses are encouraged to ask for help and assist one another.
• Enjoy scheduling flexibility, with traveler requests considered alongside those of the permanent staff.
• Experience Denver, a vibrant Colorado city known for outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and easy access to the Rocky Mountains.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Pediatric Registered Nurse (Pediatric RN)
• Unit: Pediatric step-down
• Location: Denver, Colorado
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week guaranteed
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,620-$1,700
• Schedule: Every other weekend required; scheduling requests are considered based on unit needs
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:3 for step-down patients and 1:4 for basic-care patients
• Documentation System: Meditech

Pediatric Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Colorado
• At least 1 year of current pediatric RN experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Demonstrated competency caring for pediatric patients requiring high-flow oxygen, chest tubes, and spinal fusion recovery
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and every other weekend
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-focused approach
• Prior travel nursing experience is preferred; first-time travelers must be willing to work night shifts
• Prior Meditech experience is preferred

Pediatric RN Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to pediatric step-down and basic-care patients.
• Monitor and manage patients with high-flow oxygen, chest tubes, and post-operative spinal fusion needs.
• Perform patient assessments, medication administration, clinical documentation, and ongoing evaluation of patient response to treatment.
• Provide care involving nasogastric tubes, Foley catheters, feeding tubes, peripheral IVs, and phlebotomy.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and promptly communicate concerns to the interdisciplinary care team.
• Collaborate with pediatric nurses, patient care technicians, charge nurses, providers, and families to support positive patient outcomes.
• Follow unit policies, maintain accurate Meditech documentation, and contribute to a safe healing environment for patients and families.

Apply now for this Pediatric Registered Nurse travel contract and join a collaborative healthcare team in Denver, Colorado.

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.