Travel PICU Registered Nurse - $2,750 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Sacramento, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/07/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Nurse in Sacramento, California. This position involves providing specialized nursing care to pediatric patients in the PICU. The role requires adaptability to float between units such as Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Units, ensuring high-quality patient care across various pediatric age groups.

Job Details

• Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: CA Registered Nurse License, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Basic Life Support (BLS); preferred certifications include Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and others as listed.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Community Hospital settings, Level I or Level II Trauma experience, and travel experience.
• Float: Float rotation may be required between Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Units.
• Additional Information: The role involves caring for neonates, infants, adolescents, and pediatric patients. Responsibilities include managing various invasive and non-invasive procedures, ventilator management, administering medications, and monitoring patient status. Candidates are expected to have at least 2 years of relevant experience, active CA RN licensure, and applicable certifications. Mandatory onboarding must be completed within 3-5 days of contract signing, with all compliance documents due 10 days prior to start date.

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 #1299557. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus