NICU Travel Assignment: Denver, Colorado
The Mile High City!
This assignment was located at the Children’s Hospital in Colorado, Aurora campus. I stayed in Denver, which was about a 20-30 minute drive to/from the hospital, depending on traffic. Housing was a bit more expensive in Denver; however, I would not advise anyone to find housing in Aurora, Colorado, as it is known to have a high crime rate. One of the travel nurses, who stayed in Aurora, was a victim of vehicle theft twice during this assignment.
The unit that I worked on was travel friendly. The hospital management showed their appreciation to staff members through gifts and food, which added to an enjoyable atmosphere. That was one of the things I looked forward to, when going to work. I always wondered what they would be gifting when I arrived at work, lol.
If you are considering a travel assignment in Denver, CO, make sure to check out the resources provided below:
- Hospital: Children’s Hospital Level IV
- Scrubs: Any color
- Charting System: EPIC
- Lodging: Spire Condos. In the heart of downtown. Plenty of shops and restaurants near by.
- Transportation: You can to drive or Lyft/Uber to the hospital.
- Hospital Parking: Free in a parking lot next to the hospital.
- Assignments: 1: 2-3 ratio. Feeder and growers and some acuity. Possible admissions. Resource nurses available to assist.
- Floating: PICU, CICU. Definitely more acuity on these units. Staff members are often available to assist. Possible PICU admissions.
Overall, working at the Children’s Hospital was a pleasant experience. While the housing in Aurora may not be desirable due to high crime rates, staying in Denver would be a convenient option, despite the higher cost. Again, the unit was travel-friendly and had many resources available for assistance.
If you have more questions, feel free to contact me or drop a comment below!
