Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Phoenix, Arizona.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 20 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Phoenix, AZ. This position provides professional nursing care to pediatric patients in collaboration with the healthcare team, patients, and families. The role supports evidence-based care practices and may require floating to neonatal and cardiovascular intensive care units.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Two years of experience as a registered nurse in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit; two-year Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or nursing diploma; current Arizona registered nurse license, compact-state multistate registered nurse license, or eligibility to establish licensure under Arizona law before the start date; current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association; current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a Level III or Level IV neonatal intensive care unit; pediatric hospital experience; current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
- Schedule: Night shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Day and night shifts may be available, with the shift determined during the interview.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: The position provides age- and condition-appropriate nursing care in accordance with nursing and medical plans of care, evidence-based practice standards, regulatory standards, and organizational goals. Floating may be required between campuses and to neonatal and cardiovascular intensive care units. COVID-19 vaccination is recommended but not required. Influenza vaccination is required from October through April; approved exemptions and masking protocols may apply.
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 #1338778. 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