Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Santa Clara, California.
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, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse position located in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. This role involves providing specialized nursing care for critically ill pediatric patients, ensuring compliance with hospital standards, and supporting patient recovery within a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Job Details
Location Requirements: Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state where care is provided.
Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS); ACLS certification preferred.
Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program; Bachelors degree in nursing or related field preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 1 year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience working as an RN in a pediatric intensive care setting.
Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Additional Information: Candidates must be able to start on 11/16/2026 and work through 02/13/2027.
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 #1309502. 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
Santa Clara, CA
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)unmatched
Pediatricsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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