Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/16/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Open Heart This position involves providing specialized nursing care for a high-acuity patient population of children with congenital heart differences who have undergone surgery or require medical management. The role requires delivering advanced critical care in a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center within a teaching hospital environment.
Job Details
Position description: RN in Pediatric CVICU at a facility with 247 licensed beds, a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center, and a Certified Stroke Center.
Required Qualifications: BLS, PALS, NIHSS certifications, pediatric cardiac ICU experience in a similar facility for acuity, and current licensure.
Schedule: Rotating shifts, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week, with work every other weekend or as needed, including holidays.
Additional Information: Experience with fresh open heart post-op patients, transplant, and devices such as Aquadex, Impella, and ECMO is required. Ability to float to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and handle high-acuity pediatric cardiac patients is discussed during interview; orientation includes a two-day departmental session.
Support within the department: One health care technician daily, unit secretary every shift, and resource nurse floating as needed.
Technology and equipment: EPIC electronic medical record system, Alaris infusion pumps, Phillips monitors, Alaris Med dispenser, and bedside monitoring.
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
TFID deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1325902. 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 Open Heart
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
Charlotte, NC
Skills
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