Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Nurse Nights Location: Not Specified. This position involves providing specialized critical care to pediatric patients with complex medical needs in a unit equipped to handle conditions such as Cerebral Palsy, Chromosomal Disorders, Gastrointestinal anomalies, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, and Premature Birth. The role emphasizes home-like patient care and requires dedicated, compassionate nursing professionals.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Active Illinois license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated, BLS (AHA), PALS (AHA), at least 1 year of pediatric ICU experience.
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Responsibilities include troubleshooting vents, managing trach/vent patients, and working with RT equipment (Vents, Cpap, Bipap, High Flow, etc.).
- The unit operates with a charge nurse available 24/7, with nurse aide/staffing ratios of 2 PCTs from 07002300 and 1 PCT from 23000700.
- Orientation: Two 12-hour shifts of unit-specific orientation.
- Additional Information: The unit maintains a pediatrician in-house 24/7, on-call medical director, and on-call physicians. No pharmacy on-site; nurses are responsible for medication prep.
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 #1330171. 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