Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Mesa, Arizona.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/05/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse in a healthcare facility. This position involves providing comprehensive nursing care to pediatric patients in the intensive care setting, utilizing specialized knowledge and assessment skills to develop and implement individualized care plans. The role emphasizes collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Job Details
Position Description: This RN position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents nursing care for pediatric patients, ensuring adherence to organizational policies and professional standards. Responsibilities include reviewing patient history and diagnostics, formulating care plans, coordinating with team members, and educating patients and families.
Required Qualifications: Must possess a current, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice, BLS certification, and a minimum of one year of experience in an acute care hospital setting within the past 12 months.
Schedule: Day shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Additional Information: This role involves direct patient care in a high-acuity pediatric intensive care environment, requiring physical mobility, effective communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced setting. The position may require physical exertion, including lifting up to 75 pounds, and adherence to standard precautions due to potential exposure to blood and bodily fluids.
Submission Requirements: Candidates are expected to demonstrate clinical performance competencies appropriate to pediatric intensive care nursing, with experience in pediatric or acute care settings preferred.
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 #1308932. 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
Mesa, AZ
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Health Planunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Medical Diagnosisunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Educationunmatched
Patient Historyunmatched
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)unmatched
Pediatric Nursingunmatched
Pediatricsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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