Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Walnut Creek, California.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/06/2026
Duration: 26 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse (RN) located in a healthcare facility. This role involves providing specialized nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients, with the opportunity to float to pediatric (PEDS) units as needed. The position offers 12-hour day shifts, and assignments are planned for a 26-week duration.
Job Details:
Schedule: Dayshift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: CA RN license, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (American Heart Association only); 2+ years recent PICU experience preferred; previous travel Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Electronic Health Records (EHR) system (EPIC) experience; ability to float to pediatric units when needed
Preferred Qualifications: None specified
Float: Float rotation may be required
Additional Information: The assignment involves floating to pediatric units as part of the role; IVS will conduct interviews and the manager will make an offer. Candidates must be prepared for a mid-October start date and commit to the end date of April 4, 2027.
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 #1312543. 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
Walnut Creek, CA
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Interviewing Skillsunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medical Record Systemunmatched
Neonatologyunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)unmatched
Pediatricsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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