Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Denver, Colorado.
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 in a hospital setting. The role involves providing specialized care for critically ill pediatric patients in a fast-paced environment. The assignment is scheduled to start on October 26, 2026, and conclude on January 25, 2027, with a focus on delivering high-quality patient care in collaboration with a team of healthcare professionals.
Job Details:
- Location: The healthcare providers facility located in Denver, Colorado
- Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license with current pediatric intensive care experience of at least 1 year; BLS (Basic Life Support) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certifications
- Preferred Qualifications: Postoperative cardiac care experience; venous puncture skills
- Unit Information:
- Number of beds: 20
- Staff: 51 team members including bedside RNs and PCTs
- Patient ratios: 1:2 and 1:1
- Equipment used: Philip monitor, Alaris and MedFusion IV pumps
- EMR system: Meditech
- Typical Procedures: Conscious sedations, care of respiratory failure including endotracheal tube management and high-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV), CT placement, central line maintenance and care
- Additional Information: The unit values flexibility, helpfulness, and humility among staff. It offers new equipment and technology, experienced staff, and flexible schedule options to attract qualified candidates.
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 #1323281. 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