Travel PICU Registered Nurse - $2,410 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Health insurance

Dependent coverage

Competitive salary

Referral bonus

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a Travel RN in PICU for Walnut Creek, CA. You will provide specialized pediatric critical care on night shifts, 12-hour blocks, with a minimum 36 hours weekly.

Requirements include CA RN license, BLS, PALS, 2+ years PICU experience, and willingness to float to PEDS. Travel designation offers competitive pay, housing options, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years PICU experience required.
• CA RN license required.
• BLS and PALS certifications required.
• Willingness to float to PEDS when necessary.
• Experience with Epic EHR and travel nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized pediatric critical care in a PICU setting.
• Work night shifts (12 hours) with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Float to Pediatric ED as needed.

Skills

PICU

RN license

BLS

PALS

float to PEDS

Travel nursing

Tools

EPIC

NRP

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/06/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse (RN) in a healthcare facility. The role involves providing specialized critical care to pediatric patients. The RN will be scheduled to work night shifts and may be required to float to the Pediatric Emergency Department (PEDS) as needed.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: CA RN license, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, at least 2 years of recent PICU experience, willingness to float to PEDS when necessary, previous travel Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Electronic Medical Records (Epic) experience
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in travel nursing, additional pediatric certifications
• Float: Float rotation may be required
• Additional Information: The assignment duration is from 10/06/2026 to 04/04/2027, with a focus on providing dedicated pediatric critical care in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• 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

Cross Country Job ID #1312543. 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.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus