Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Houston, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/12/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Nurse Houston, TX. This role involves providing specialized care to critically ill pediatric patients in a fast-paced unit. The position requires a dedicated healthcare professional skilled in pediatric critical care, ready to deliver compassionate, evidence-based nursing services.
Job Details
Location: Houston, TX
Schedule: Nights shift (12 hours) with a minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 08/17/2026
Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
Unit Information:
Number of beds: 14-22
Type of staff: Day shift nurses and night shift nurses, unit secretary, with a preference for nurses without a cortical neuro critical care (cnc) skills
Patient ratios: Med/Surg 4:1
Equipment used: Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Meditech
Typical procedures performed: Cleft palate repair, appendectomy, chest tube management, lumbar punctures, seizure management, noninvasive cardiology, thoracic cases such as thoracotomy/thoracoscopy, pectus bar implants
Supportive Personality Traits: Supportive and collaborative, fostering a full team environment where everyone assists each other
Floating Areas: NICU level 1 or 2 only
Dress Code: Royal blue scrub attire
Unit Policies and Guidelines: Please refer to attached policies and guidelines for further details
Schedule and Commitments: Four weekend days every four weeks; no on-call required
Number of Positions: 1
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 #1300174. 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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Houston, TX
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Critical Careunmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Implantsunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
MEDITECHunmatched
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)unmatched
Non-Invasive Cardiologyunmatched
Nursingunmatched
On Callunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)unmatched
Pediatricsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Unit Secretaryunmatched
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