Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Seattle, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 09/21/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Specialty Nurse is based at a healthcare facility. This role involves providing specialized care to pediatric patients in critical condition, with responsibilities encompassing ventilator management, sedation administration, PICC line care, and other advanced pediatric nursing procedures. The position oversees a small patient census daily, with a focus on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care within a multidisciplinary team.
Job Details
Position Description: Pediatric Critical Care Nurse specializing in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and pediatric patients, with floating required to units within the skill set. Orientation provided.
Qualifications: Valid State License (compact license required); at least 1 year of clinical experience in pediatric critical care; recent charge experience preferred; minimum of 1 year of relevant experience; familiarity with Epic charting system preferred.
Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Additional Information: Candidates must have experience with breathing treatments, chest tube set-up/care, CPAP/BiPap, high frequency vents, oscillators, procedure sedation, RSI (Rapid Sequence Intubation), trach care, ventilator management, blood product administration, PICC line management, and pediatric dosage calculations.
Submission Requirements: Candidates must respond to inquiry regarding previous work at a Providence facility, including locations and dates worked. Two references covering 1 year (6 months for CNAs) within the last 3 years are required, prior to start.
Float: Float rotation may be required, and travelers may float between sister facilities nearby your contracted facility. Refusal to float may result in termination of assignment and forfeiture of guaranteed hours.
Additional Notes: Candidates should not reach out directly to facility contacts unless for an interview. All modules must be completed pre-start and during orientation, with time recorded in Workramp transcripts.
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 #1310571. 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
Seattle, WA
Skills
Administrative Managementunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Clinical Medicineunmatched
Critical Careunmatched
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Epic Systemsunmatched
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Medical Treatmentunmatched
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Nursingunmatched
Oscillatorunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)unmatched
Pediatric Nursingunmatched
Pediatricsunmatched
Quality of Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Tracheotomyunmatched
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