Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Palo Alto, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Clinical Nurse II Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Open Heart. This Registered Nurse (RN) position provides safe, individualized care for patients ranging from infancy through adulthood within a collaborative healthcare team. The role manages complex patient assignments, applies evidence-based nursing practice, supports patient- and family-centered care, and contributes to safety, quality improvement, and care coordination.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); current California Registered Nurse (RN) license; current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification; American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; minimum of 3 years of pediatric cardiovascular intensive care unit Registered Nurse (RN) experience; proficiency with clinical equipment, computers, and technology used in the nursing practice setting; ability to judiciously use and protect materials, supplies, and equipment; ability to guide, assist, and direct unlicensed assistive personnel in accordance with applicable nursing practice requirements and organizational policies.
- Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts with a minimum of 36 hours per week; day, night, or combined day-and-night shift availability may be accommodated.
- Additional Information: Provides complex patient care using the nursing process and collaborates with the interprofessional healthcare team to coordinate care. Responsibilities include supporting patient and family-centered care, applying current evidence to clinical practice, addressing safety concerns, participating in error analysis and system improvements, contributing to conflict resolution and problem-solving, and considering physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, safety, and age-appropriate patient needs.
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 #1341451. 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 Open Heart
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