Registered Nurse - Heart Institute Referral RN
Children's Hospital Colorado
Aurora, Colorado 80045
$38.34–$57.52/hr
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Posted Jul 28, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 29, 2026
About this role
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- One (1) year of nursing experience
- Experience with pediatric congenital heart patients strongly preferred
- Current Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license or RN license from multistate compact
- BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association with at least six (6) months left before expiration
- Associate's Degree in Nursing with agreement to obtain BSN within three (3) years may be considered in lieu of BSN
- Master's Entry to Practice Nursing (MEPN) may substitute for a BSN
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Base pay
- Incentives
- Paid sick leave
- Robust wellness program
- Annual employee bonus program
- Annual base pay increases
- Relocation assistance (if relocating from 100 miles or greater)
About the employer
Children's Hospital Colorado is a pediatric healthcare system based in Aurora, Colorado, with additional locations including Colorado Springs. The hospital is recognized on the U.S. News and World Report honor roll. The Anschutz Campus in Aurora houses specialized units including…
What reviewers appreciate
- Family-Centered Care model that integrates families into the care team
- Pediatric Nursing Transition to Practice Programs supporting adult nurses moving into pediatrics
- Multidisciplinary team approach with dedicated unit-based respiratory therapists, pharmacists, nutritionists, social workers, and child life specialists
What reviewers flag
- At least one Glassdoor review explicitly cites 'poor culture' as a concern
- Transition to Practice Program start dates as far out as August/September 2026 may indicate limited hiring flexibility or scheduling constraints
- High-acuity ICU patient populations including multi-organ system failure, solid organ transplant, and complex cardiac surgical patients present significant clinical demands
Benefits: Bright Horizons has published a feature article on the benefits that allow Children's Hospital Colorado to retain more talent, indicating that the organization has invested in a competitive benefits package. The hospital maintains a dedicated pay and benefits page on its careers website.
Living in Aurora, CO
Aurora sits just east of Denver, offering nurses a suburban base with quick metro access. The city sprawls across high plains east of the Front Range, mixing newer subdivisions with established pockets near Anschutz Medical Campus. Trail systems connect parks and reservoirs, giving outdoor options between shifts. Diverse dining scenes reflect the area's international communities.
- Metro price level · Aurora area
- 105.8
- 6% above the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,835/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
On your path
Pediatrics / NICU is a first-year unit lane. Families are part of every care plan.
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