- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/21/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatrics for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Pediatrics
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The Pediatric Open Heart Unit (PEDS OH) is seeking a highly qualified healthcare professional for a travel assignment in Tacoma, Washington. This position involves working in a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), caring for neonates, infants, children, and occasionally adult-sized patients with complex congenital and acquired conditions. The role includes performing specialized procedures and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic, high-acuity environment.
Job Details:
- Shift Schedule: 12-hour days from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: BLS and PALS certifications; WA State or compact Registered Nurse (RN) license; at least 3 years of recent pediatric cardiovascular operating room (CVOR) experience; comprehensive experience with neonatal and pediatric patient populations, including congenital anomalies and complex cardiothoracic surgeries.
- Preferred Qualifications: CNOR certification; IV start experience, arterial line placement, circulating skills, and scrubbing in cardiothoracic cases.
- Schedule: 12-hour shift, on-call one shift per week with a 30-minute response time, and two weekends in a six-week period (Friday morning to Monday morning).
- Additional Information: The role requires flexibility to assist with general operating room cases when not busy in the cardiothoracic operating room. EMR usage involves Epic. Parking is available in the free parking lot. Candidates must be available to start on 09/08/2026.
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 #1245847. 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 Open Heart 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