Position Overview
A Front Row Seat to Innovation
Position Purpose: At Children’s Colorado, nursing jobs are critical to our mission. Our nurses work on the front lines to provide skilled and compassionate care for kids. Here, they have the respect of their colleagues, a voice to influence the delivery of care and opportunities to grow a meaningful career.
We are hiring experienced pediatric ICU nurses, but if you are a nurse with adult ICU experience looking to transition to the world of pediatric ICU, our RN Transition to Practice Program will support you in your journey. We are currently accepting applications for the
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU).
We are hiring experienced NICU nurses, but if you are a nurse with adult or pediatric inpatient experience looking to transition to the
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), our "New To NICU" program within the Anschutz Neonatal Intensive Care Unit will support you in your journey.
Hourly Range: $36.43 to $48.70 per hour
Eligible Incentives
- Up to $4,400 in relocation benefits (100 mi. or greater) for qualifying positions - amount depends on where you're moving from.
Hours per week: Multiple FTEs available depending on level of relevant experience. Must work 20 hours/week to be eligible for benefits .
Shift: Rotating and straight nights available depending on level of relevant experience.
Make an Impact
Qualifications
- EDUCATION – Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- EXPERIENCE –One year nursing experience.
- EQUIVALENCY- Applicants with an Associate's Degree in Nursing who agree to obtain a Bachelor of Science (BSN) within 3 years from their start date may be considered.
- LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION(S) – Registered Nurse (RN) license; BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association with at least 6 months left before expiration is required upon hire.
Critical Care Units - ICU
- Our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a Level 4, 82-bed regional referral center for the seven-state region with a platinum-level designation for ECMO. We treat neonate, infant and pediatric patients less than 2 years old with conditions including hypoxemic respiratory failure, infections, hematological, neurological, cardiovascular, metabolic disorders, single major or multiple anomalies requiring diagnostic work-up and/or surgical intervention. We provide continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), renal dialysis and body cooling for neonates among many other therapies to provide the highest level of neonatal care to infants and their families. Day in the Life: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurse - YouTube
Are you an experienced adult nurse looking to transition to the world of pediatrics? Our Pediatric Nursing Transition to Practice Programs will support you in your journey. We are currently accepting applications for the
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU).
The PICU and CICU are currently interviewing candidates wtih ICU experience (pediatric and/or adult). Start dates in Fall/Winter 2024/2025.
- The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) provides care for children with life-threatening illnesses as well as those who are at serious risk for life threatening complications. We care for children from birth to 21 years of age. Patients treated here are experiencing multi-organ system failure, acute and chronic pulmonary conditions, meningitis, septic shock, near drowning, diabetic ketoacidosis, renal and/or hepatic failure, oncology/bone marrow transplant or airway management, among other needs. Major diagnostic categories include respiratory, neurologic, injury/poisoning, trauma, oncologic and infectious disease. The PICU also provides care for patients receiving solid organ transplant as well as neurosurgical, burn, orthopedic, ENT and general pediatric surgical patients. Patients in the PICU are cared for by a multidisciplinary team including pediatric intensivists, RNs and dedicated PICU respiratory therapists, pharmacists, nutritionists, social workers and child life specialists. We provide family-centered care by identifying and addressing the needs of the patient and family throughout their hospitalization. Day in the Life: PICU Nurse at Children’s Hospital Colorado - YouTube
- Our esteemed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit recently received the gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence from the AACN (American Association of Critical-Care Nurses) ! There are only 15 PICUs in the nation with this designation, and our hospital on the Anschutz Medical Campus is the only PICU in Colorado that has received this award. Come join this incredible team!!
- The Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) provides care for children with congenital heart disease, pulmonary hypertension and acquired heart disease, serving patients from neonate through adulthood (for adults with congenital heart disease). Cardiac surgeries range from less complex procedures or surgical repairs to high risk, complicated surgeries. Day in the Life: Cardiac Intensive Care Unit RN at Children's Hospital Colorado
Why Work with Us?
Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision insurance, life and disability insurance , 403b employer match (retirement savings), robust wellness program, and education benefit to help you advance your career.
Total Rewards package: Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.
Loan Repayment: Children’s Hospital Colorado is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
At Children's Hospital Colorado, we know our stories are never ours and ours alone. It takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That is
why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through our doors. It is an ending we can only write together.
Come write your story with us!
Kids are Incredibly Different
Children’s Hospital Colorado provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Please note: If you require a reasonable accommodation to assist you with the recruitment process, reach out to ADA@childrenscolorado.org .
The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.
Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. We’ve been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the best of the best pediatric hospitals with #1 rankings in Colorado and the region by U.S. News & World Report.
A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child.
