Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Oakland, 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, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Nurse in a hospital setting. This role involves providing specialized critical care for pediatric patients, with a focus on cardiac care, at a facility requiring a minimum of five years of PICU experience with cardiac expertise.
Job Details:
- Required Qualifications: Licensed Registered Nurse in the state where care is provided, with a minimum of five years of continuous PICU experience (not floating) and cardiac care expertise. Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS) certifications are required.
- Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree in nursing or a related field.
- Additional Information: The role demands a strong background in pediatric critical care, specifically with cardiac cases. Certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is also required. The start date is 11/02/2026, with an end date of 01/30/2027.
- Submission requirements: Candidate submissions are limited, and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.
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
Posted Date: 2026-10-24
Cross Country Job ID #1278196. 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