Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $2,375 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or generous housing

Comprehensive health insurance with Rx

Dependent health insurance with Rx

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited free CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Mesa, Arizona. The role focuses on providing specialized PICU care to pediatric patients in a high-acuity setting, with collaboration across disciplines and emphasis on individualized care plans.

12-hour days with a minimum of 36 hours per week. The position requires an active RN license, BLS, and at least 1 year of recent acute care experience.

Qualifications

• Current, valid RN license required in the state of practice.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum of one year of acute care hospital experience within the past 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to pediatric patients in the PICU and develop individualized care plans.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Assess, document, and educate patients and families.

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Mesa, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse in a healthcare facility. This position involves providing comprehensive nursing care to pediatric patients in the intensive care setting, utilizing specialized knowledge and assessment skills to develop and implement individualized care plans. The role emphasizes collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Job Details

• Position Description: This RN position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents nursing care for pediatric patients, ensuring adherence to organizational policies and professional standards. Responsibilities include reviewing patient history and diagnostics, formulating care plans, coordinating with team members, and educating patients and families.
• Required Qualifications: Must possess a current, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice, BLS certification, and a minimum of one year of experience in an acute care hospital setting within the past 12 months.
• Schedule: Day shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: This role involves direct patient care in a high-acuity pediatric intensive care environment, requiring physical mobility, effective communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced setting. The position may require physical exertion, including lifting up to 75 pounds, and adherence to standard precautions due to potential exposure to blood and bodily fluids.
• Submission Requirements: Candidates are expected to demonstrate clinical performance competencies appropriate to pediatric intensive care nursing, with experience in pediatric or acute care settings preferred.

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Posted Date: 2026-10-06

Cross Country Job ID #1308932. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.