Children's Hospital Colorado

The Anschutz Campus in Aurora houses specialized units including a Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) caring for children with congenital heart disease, pulmonary hypertension, and acquired heart disease from neonate through adulthood, and a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) serving children from birth to 21 years with life-threatening illnesses, multi-organ system failure, solid organ transplant needs, and complex surgical recoveries. The organization is affiliated with the University of Colorado School of Medicine on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus. Nursing at Children's Hospital Colorado follows a Family-Centered Care model that recognizes the patient, family, and/or designee as integral members of the care team. The hospital offers Pediatric Nursing Transition to Practice Programs designed for experienced adult nurses transitioning into pediatrics, with start dates currently being offered in August/September 2026 or later. The organization employs a multidisciplinary team approach in its intensive care units, including pediatric intensivists, RNs, dedicated unit-based respiratory therapists, pharmacists, nutritionists, social workers, and child life specialists. The Clinical Nurse (CN) II role is referenced in job postings, suggesting a tiered clinical ladder structure. The organization has received attention from Bright Horizons for its benefits package supporting talent retention. Glassdoor hosts 840 reviews for the organization, though at least one review headline explicitly cites 'poor culture' as a concern. The hospital maintains dedicated career resources including pages for nursing careers, pay and benefits, professional development, and workplace culture.

Children's Hospital Colorado emphasizes Family-Centered Care as a core nursing philosophy, recognizing the patient, family, and/or designee as essential partners in care delivery. The organization is committed to pediatric specialty care and professional development, offering transition programs and career development resources.