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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

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