Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Tucson, Arizona.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Nights. The position provides comprehensive nursing care for pediatric intensive care patients through assessment, care planning, implementation, evaluation, documentation, patient education, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team. The role supports safe, evidence-based care and may provide direction and supervision to licensed and non-licensed personnel.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Current, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice, a temporary or interim Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice, or compact Registered Nurse (RN) licensure; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; at least two years of recent Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse (RN) experience; previous travel experience; and clinical experience, training, and education appropriate to the role.
- Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree, professional certification, and additional related education or experience.
- Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: The position is based in a large Level I adult trauma hospital and requires floating to other pediatric areas to accept appropriate assignments. Responsibilities include assessing physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural, and discharge planning needs; coordinating care; delegating and supervising care activities; evaluating patient and family responses; maintaining timely and accurate documentation; participating in education, mentoring, quality improvement, and shared leadership activities; and following applicable policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and professional standards.
- Assignment Dates: 12/07/202603/06/2027.
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 #1344875. 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