Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 26 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position is located in a busy, high-acuity specialty unit. The role involves providing advanced critical care to pediatric patients with complex medical conditions, including trauma, respiratory issues, and surgical cases. The position requires team collaboration and adherence to strict clinical standards within a fast-paced environment.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, from 10/05/2026 to 04/02/2027.
- Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, BLS (Basic Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), 2 years of high-acuity Pediatric ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, ability to handle high-acuity, fast-paced environment, and EPIC EHR experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Artic Sun, EVDs, Camino device (ICP and temperature monitoring devices), Belmont Rapid Infuser, and management of invasive lines such as ART lines and central venous pressure lines.
- Additional Information: The pediatric ICU handles a wide spectrum of patient diagnoses including respiratory, trauma, DKA, seizures, neurosurgical conditions, renal failure, transplant cases, and complex medical and blood disorders. Patient ratios vary from 1:1 to 2:1 based on acuity. Float support may include Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Neonatal Pediatric Care Unit (PCU), and general pediatric units as needed. Orientation includes 2 days of departmental training. The unit fosters a culture of teamwork, trust, accountability, respect, and compassion.
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 #1312954. 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