Pediatric ER

ER Wait Times Now Posted

Kid-Sized Emergency Care in Downtown Denver

If You Think Your Child is Having a Life-Threatening Medical Emergency, Call 9-1-1.

When your child needs emergency care, Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at Presbyterian/St. Luke's is here for you.

• Board-certified pediatric ER doctors
• Most experienced pediatric ER nurse team
• Short wait times
• 24/7 emergency room service in the heart of Denver
• Level IV Trauma Designation
• 9 pediatric emergency department beds
• Fully equipped pediatric resuscitation room
• Pain-Free needles for kids - the ONLY pediatric hospital in Colorado to use J-Tip needle technology. Read more about J-Tip Pain-free Needles

Our new pediatric emergency room is now open - Located at 19th and High Street in Denver.

What to Expect with an Unexpected Emergency Room Trip

Emergency-Trained Pediatricians

Board-certified/board-eligible pediatricians are in our pediatric emergency room 24/7 to care for your child.

Pediatric Emergency Nurses Who Know How to Care for Kids

You can be sure your child is in good hands. All of our nurses are Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified and have completed the pediatric nursing competencies required to care for children in our hospital.

Child-Sized Equipment for All Pediatric Services

All of our medical equipment has young people in mind, from the smaller needles to the colorful atmosphere. Pediatric-specific equipment and supplies are always available, including a Broselow Resuscitation Cart with appropriate weight-based equipment.