Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/06/2026
Duration: 14 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse (RN) in Colorado Springs. This position involves providing specialized patient care to critically ill children within a dynamic hospital environment. The RN will deliver high-quality, compassionate care while adhering to safety and clinical standards.
Job Details
Shift: 12-Hour Days (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
Schedule: 36 hours per week
Minimum Qualifications: BSN required; minimum 2 years of PICU experience required; previous travel experience preferred; active Colorado RN License or Compact RN License; BLS and PALS certifications
Additional Experience: Minimum of 2 completed travel assignments preferred
Float: Float rotation may be required, including NICU, Pediatric Medical-Surgical, and Emergency Department units
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
On-Call Requirement: No on-call; can be canceled every 4 weeks
Must be available to work 2 of the 3 holidays within the assignment period
Orientation: General hospital orientation (1 day), PICU unit orientation (6 hours), Med-Surg orientation (6 hours), NICU orientation
Documentation System: Peds Connect (EPIC)
Important Requirements: 50-Mile Radius Rule applies; previous travel experience required; must be available to work during specified blackout dates and holidays, including working 2 of 3 holidays.
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 #1305403. 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
Colorado Springs, CO
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Clinical Practices/Protocolsunmatched
Emergency Careunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)unmatched
Nursingunmatched
On Callunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)unmatched
Pediatricsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
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