Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Wichita, Kansas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) registered nurse position available in a designated location. This role involves providing specialized patient care in a busy pediatric ICU setting, with a focus on working under pressure and collaborating within a teaching hospital environment. The assignment spans a 12-hour night shift schedule, with a minimum of 36 hours per week for an anticipated duration of approximately three months.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid registered nurse license, a minimum of 1 year of current hospital Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) RN experience, BLS (Basic Life Support), and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certifications
- Preferred Qualifications: Candidates with CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy) experience, APHON (American Partnership for Healthcare Organizations) Pediatric certification, and experience in a teaching hospital environment
- Responsibilities: Performing IV starts and blood draws, TPT (Temporary Pacemaker) placements, and delivering patient care in a pediatric ICU setting. The candidate must work well under pressure, demonstrate strong patient care skills, and adapt to the units policies and procedures.
- Additional Information:
- Unit features Level II Trauma status with 15 beds and a staff of 38.
- Patient ratios are 2:1, and equipment includes general critical care monitoring tools.
- Typical EMR system in use is Meditech / CPN.
- Focus is on delivering high-quality, compassionate care within a fast-paced, teaching hospital environment.
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: 2026-08-26
Cross Country Job ID #1294289. 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