Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Wichita, Kansas.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/26/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position is located at a pediatric hospital in Wichita, Kansas. The role involves providing specialized care in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and includes working day shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The position offers an opportunity to work in a Level II Trauma designated unit with a focus on critical patient care and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.
Job Details:
Schedule: Dayshift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, minimum 1-year current hospital Pediatric Intensive Care Unit experience, Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and eligibility to work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications: Certified in Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), experience with Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), experience working at a pediatric teaching hospital, and experience with general Central Line Monitoring (CRM) and blood draws
Float: Float: Float rotation may be required
Additional Information: The unit is staffed with experienced staff and utilizes Meditech / CPN electronic medical records system. Candidates should be adaptable to a fast-paced, teaching hospital environment, with a strong emphasis on patient care under pressure and team collaboration. The unit frequently performs procedures such as IV starts, blood draws, and TPT placements.
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
Posted Date: 2026-09-15
Cross Country Job ID #1302877. 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
Wichita, KS
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Critical Careunmatched
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)unmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)unmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Intravenous Therapiesunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
MEDITECHunmatched
Medical Record Systemunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)unmatched
Pediatricsunmatched
Phlebotomyunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Renal Replacement Therapyunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
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