Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Sacramento, California.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 09/07/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Nurse in Sacramento, California. This position involves providing specialized nursing care to pediatric patients in the PICU. The role requires adaptability to float between units such as Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Units, ensuring high-quality patient care across various pediatric age groups.
Job Details
Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: CA Registered Nurse License, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Basic Life Support (BLS); preferred certifications include Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and others as listed.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Community Hospital settings, Level I or Level II Trauma experience, and travel experience.
Float: Float rotation may be required between Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Units.
Additional Information: The role involves caring for neonates, infants, adolescents, and pediatric patients. Responsibilities include managing various invasive and non-invasive procedures, ventilator management, administering medications, and monitoring patient status. Candidates are expected to have at least 2 years of relevant experience, active CA RN licensure, and applicable certifications. Mandatory onboarding must be completed within 3-5 days of contract signing, with all compliance documents due 10 days prior to start date.
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 #1299557. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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
Sacramento, CA
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Hospitalunmatched
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Medical Treatmentunmatched
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Neonatologyunmatched
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Patient Careunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)unmatched
Pediatric Nursingunmatched
Pediatricsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Ventilatorunmatched
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