Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/14/2026
- Duration: 12 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
A Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) registered nurse position is available in the Minneapolis area. This role involves providing family-centered nursing care for infants, children, and adolescents in a pediatric critical care environment. The position requires the ability to float between designated hospitals as needed, supporting the healthcare provider's mission to deliver exceptional patient care.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 48 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, Minnesota Registered Nurse (RN) license or Minnesota Temporary Permit-RN, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, and 18 months PICU nursing experience which includes experience caring for pre-operative and immediate post-operative PICU surgical patients, trauma patients, or 18 months pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) nursing experience and competency in caring for pre-operative, immediate post-operative cardiac surgical patients, and pre- and post-cardiac procedural patients.
- Preferred Qualifications: None listed.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: The selected candidate must be willing to float between two hospital locations in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro area and be available to start ASAP, with orientation sessions scheduled on 8/10 and potentially 8/24 (pending approval).
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 #1299465. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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