- Specialty
- PICU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 17 weeks
- Start
- 09/21/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 17 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) nurse opportunity available in a Level II trauma center with a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and 16 Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) beds. This 17-week contract provides holiday coverage for high-acuity respiratory and medical patients, including those requiring ventilator and trach management, feedings tubes, chest tubes, epidurals, and CRRT. The role involves working every other weekend with rotating shift times of 0700-1900 or 1900-0700.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, every other weekend rotation, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Education and Experience: 2 years of experience in pediatric intensive care, with skills in aseptic and sterile techniques, basic dressing changes, ventilator and trach management, suctioning, G-tube/J-tube management, feeding tubes, chest tubes, epidurals, PCAs, drip management, Foley insertion and management, discharge skills, and CRRT (preferably with Prismax). Location Requirements: ability to work in a Level II trauma center and PICU.
- Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience with CRRT, trauma, ECMO, and Epic electronic medical records.
- Additional Information: The candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced ICU setting with high-acuity pediatric and neonatal patients, including those with congenital heart defects, respiratory illnesses, trauma, and post-surgical care. Float to MedSurg, Emergency Department, or NICU as needed. This position is ideal for first-time travelers and requires the ability to adapt quickly to various patient care scenarios.
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 #1300909. 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
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