Travel PICU Registered Nurse - $2,900 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Charlotte, North Carolina.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive CareDiscipline: RNStart Date: 10/05/2026Duration: 26 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, nightsEmployment Type: TravelJob Summary: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position in a hospital setting, located in an organization with a high-volume pediatric trauma and specialized care capabilities. This role involves providing comprehensive critical care for pediatric patients with a variety of complex diagnoses, requiring strong high-acuity clinical skills, particularly in respiratory, trauma, and complex medical management. Job Details: Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shift times (0645 - 1915 or 1845 - 0715), minimum 36 hours per week, on a 6-week cycle. Required Qualifications: RN licensure, BLS (Basic Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), at least 2 years of high-acuity pediatric ICU experience, comfortable in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. Experience with EPIC electronic medical record system, management of invasive lines, critical care vasoactive medications, ventilator and trach management, and pediatric-specific equipment is required. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Artic Sun, EVDs, ICP monitoring devices (Camino), Belmont Rapid Infuser, and CRRT. Ability or competency to float to Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) discussed during interview. Additional Information: Candidates should be adaptable to a floating environment across pediatric intensive care units; support includes nursing and ancillary staff such as a CNA, unit secretary, resource nurse, and in-house intensivist and residents. The unit emphasizes teamwork, trust, accountability, and compassionate care. 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 #1313851. 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 UnitAbout Cross Country NursesYou 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.Benefits401k retirement planReferral bonus