Travel PICU Registered Nurse - $1,825 per week
Cross Country Nurses · Wichita, KS · 1 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care | Discipline: RN | Start Date: 09/21/2026 | Duration: 13 weeks
About the role
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position in a hospital setting. This role involves providing specialized care to critically ill pediatric patients in a Level II Trauma Pediatric ICU. The position is available for a full-time schedule, with shifts primarily from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and requires delivering high-quality patient care in a dynamic teaching hospital environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide specialized care to critically ill pediatric patients
- Perform procedures including intravenous starts, blood draws, and TPT placements
- Utilize Meditech / CPN electronic medical records system
- Operate general critical care monitoring equipment
- Work effectively in a teaching hospital environment under pressure
Requirements
- Valid RN license
- Minimum of 1 year of current acute care hospital pediatric intensive care unit experience
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
Qualifications
Preferred:
- Critical care Registered Nurse (CRRT) experience
- Pediatric Advanced Nursing (APHON) certification
- Pediatric teaching hospital experience
The unit is a Level II Trauma Pediatric ICU with 15 beds, staffed by 38 healthcare professionals, including intensivists and nurses. Focus on patient safety and quality outcomes.
Schedule
- Day shift, 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM to 7:00 PM)
- Minimum of 36 hours per week
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