Highlights

Required Qualifications: Graduate of accredited school of nursing, Minnesota RN license or Minnesota Temporary Permit-RN, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, and two (2) years PICU nursing experience or two (2) years pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) nursing experience. Candidate must be competent to care for pre-operative and immediate post-operative cardiac surgical patients, trauma patients, and pre- and post-cardiac procedural patients.

Description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatrics CVICU for a travel nursing job in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Pediatrics CVICU
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 08/24/2026
Duration: 12 weeks
48 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours
Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The pediatric critical care unit registered nurse (RN) role is based in a healthcare facility in Minnesota. This position involves providing family-centered nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents in a Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PEDS CIU). The RN will be responsible for coordinating care, utilizing the nursing process, and collaborating with the healthcare team to support patients requiring intensive cardiac and pediatric care.

Job Details:

Schedule: Rotating shifts with straight days or straight nights. Each shift is 12 hours long, with a minimum of 48 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Graduate of accredited school of nursing, Minnesota RN license or Minnesota Temporary Permit-RN, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, and two (2) years PICU nursing experience or two (2) years pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) nursing experience. Candidate must be competent to care for pre-operative and immediate post-operative cardiac surgical patients, trauma patients, and pre- and post-cardiac procedural patients.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience caring for pediatric surgical and trauma patients, and proficiency in family-centered nursing care.
Float: Float rotation may be required.
Additional Information: The expectation is that RNs are willing to float between two hospitals as needed, working at either location in Minneapolis or St. Paul, Minnesota. The position is available for an immediate start with upcoming orientations on 08/10 and potentially 08/24, pending approval.

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 #1295155. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Pediatric Cardiac 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

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