Travel Pediatric ICU Open Heart RN - $1,535 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Dallas, TX
$1,535/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- PICU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/08/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Dallas, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/08/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Open Heart Nurse position is located in Dallas, Texas. This role involves providing compassionate, specialized care to pediatric patients with complex cardiac conditions, including postoperative management of congenital heart disease, arterial and central line care, and post-procedure recovery. The position requires adaptability and a focus on family-centered care in a dynamic ICU environment.
Job Details:
- Shift: Night shifts (12 hours) with rotating weekends (Saturday and Sunday days, Friday and Saturday nights); no on-call duties.
- Certifications and Qualifications: Valid Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience in Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) or Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) with a focus on cardio-related patient care; proficiency in managing arterial lines, central lines, and postoperative cardiac patients; experience with care of neonatal cardiac patients preferred.
- Patient Care: Caring for pediatric patients requiring complex procedures such as central line and arterial line placement, intubation/extubation, post-op recovery for cardiac surgeries, sternal closures, ECMO cannulation/decannulation, and CRRT.
- Unit Environment: The unit has 27 beds with a staffing team of approximately 90 members, including ICU and step-down level patients. Equipment utilized includes IV pumps, Hillrom beds, GE radiant warmers, NIRS machines, and Servo U ventilators. Documentation is maintained via Meditech electronic medical records.
- Personality Traits: Candidates should demonstrate compassionate and empathetic care, be hardworking team players, meticulous, and adaptable to changing clinical needs.
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 #1298521. 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 Open Heart
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