Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Oakland, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/17/2026
- Duration: 12 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Nurse - Nights The healthcare provider's organization seeks experienced Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) nurses for night shifts in an acute care setting. The role involves providing specialized critical care to pediatric patients, including infants, children, and adolescents, within a Level 1 trauma center environment. Flexibility to float to other UCSF facilities as needed is required.
Job Details
- Certifications: CA Registered Nurse License, American Heart Association Basic Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support; 5 years of experience as a PICU nurse required, with previous charge nurse experience preferred.
- Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: CA RN License, BLS, PALS, 5 years of PICU experience, and experience charting with Epic.
- Additional Information: Candidates must demonstrate skills such as End-Tidal CO2 monitoring, managing Ports, acute/chronic renal failure management, blood and blood products administration, anti-seizure medications, antiarrhythmics, arterial line management, intubation, ventilator management, central line care, hemodynamic monitoring, ICP monitoring, infection control, insulin administration, and pediatric dosage calculations, among others. Experience in a Level I trauma center with mixed neuro and cardiac cases is preferred.
- Travel Experience is not required.
- Start Date: 11/17/2026 to 02/09/2027.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
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 #1329222. 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