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: 11/01/2026
- Duration: 14 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (Open Heart) RN in a healthcare facility. This role involves providing specialized care for pediatric patients with open heart conditions, working closely with the inter-professional health care team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
Job Details
- Position Description: The Clinical Nurse II practices as a full partner on the health care team, demonstrating safe practice within the organizational professional practice model. The RN independently provides patient care through the application of the nursing process, with assigned patients ranging from infancy to adult. The nurse works within the competency domains of Patient and Family Centered Care, Evidence Based Practice and Research, Safety, Continuous Quality Improvement, Teamwork, Technology/Informatics, Professionalism, and Leadership.
- Required Qualifications: BSN, current California RN License, current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS). Minimum of three (3) years of pediatric cardiovascular intensive care unit RN experience. Proficiency in operation of clinical equipment/machines, computers, and technology to support safe patient care.
- Schedule: Rotating shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: The role emphasizes thorough patient and family-centered care, advocating advanced care planning, and engaging in evidence-based practice and safety procedures to improve clinical outcomes.
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 #1334460. 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