Explore Aurora: Care for Young Minds in Nature's Heart

JOB DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS
Registered Nurse – Psychiatric - Travel - (Psych RN)
StartDate: 7/7/2026 Available Shifts: 12 D Pay Rate: $1886.00 - $2002.00

Travel Pediatric Psych RN jobs in Aurora, CO place you in a large academic teaching hospital with over 600 beds, including specialized behavioral health units. The facility is a Level 1 pediatric trauma center, providing comprehensive psychiatric care for children and adolescents in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment. Aurora is just 10 miles east of downtown Denver, making it an easy 20-minute drive to Colorado’s largest city. You’ll enjoy access to Denver’s vibrant arts, dining, and outdoor recreation, while Aurora itself offers a welcoming community and beautiful parks. You must have an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado or a compact state and at least one year of recent pediatric psychiatric or behavioral health experience. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems is helpful. AMN Healthcare provides excellent compensation, discounts, dedicated recruiters, a clinical team, and the AMN Passport app for 24/7 support. Apply now to join this Travel Pediatric Psych RN assignment in Aurora, CO.

Required Qualifications
Registered Nurse, Psych Experience: 2 years RN(Compact Accepted)(Copy needed) Certifications: BLS(Copy needed) References: 1 Reference in entire work history 1 year pediatric psych experience
SCL within the last year

Preferred Qualifications
Education: BSN
CPI
PALS

FACILITY LOCATION
One of the largest suburbs in the Denver metropolitan area, Aurora offers easy access to all that the Mile-High City has to offer—stunning mountain vistas, fine dining and shopping, professional sporting events, and world-class entertainment. This suburban outpost sits at the foot of the Rocky Mountains and is home to a major air force base, acclaimed school systems, and the University of Colorado Hospital.

JOB BENEFITS
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

* Competitive pay rates
* Free, quality, private housing
* Medical, Dental, Vision
* 401(k) and Flex Spending
* Life Insurance
* Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
* Free Continuing Education
* Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

ABOUT THE COMPANY
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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Registered Nurse, Psych
Experience: 2 years
RN(Compact Accepted)(Copy needed)
Certifications: BLS(Copy needed)
References: 1 Reference in entire work history

1 year pediatric psych experience
SCL within the last year