- Specialty
- PICU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Rotating
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/14/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/14/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Nurse Madison, WI. This specialized role involves providing critical care to pediatric patients in a state-of-the-art 21-bed unit within a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center. The position demands a high level of expertise in pediatric critical care, including managing complex cases such as neurological disorders, pulmonary diseases, cardiac anomalies, organ transplantation, and ECMO support. The ideal candidate will be experienced in a high-acuity hospital environment and capable of delivering family-centered, family-focused care.
Job Details
- Schedule: Rotating; 12-hour shifts, from 7:00 am to 7:30 pm or 7:00 pm to 7:30 am, based on unit needs, with Monday through Friday schedule, every other weekend, and some holidays required.
- Required Qualifications: 2 years of recent acute care experience, WI RN license or compact license, Pediatric ICU experience, CVICU experience, strong Pediatric ICU and level II experience preferred, American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications, EPIC electronic health record experience, must pass telemetry test prior to start.
- Preferred Qualifications: Strong Pediatric ICU experience and CVICU experience, high acuity hospital experience, extensive level II trauma experience.
- Additional Information: Candidates must have experience with End-Tidal CO? monitoring, management of ports, blood and blood products, anti-seizure medications, and invasive lines. The role includes responsibilities such as ventilator management, seizure management, and complex pediatric procedures like ECMO and CRRT. Flexibility to float to NICU and general care units is required.
- Location: 1675 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792.
- Certifications: BLS, PALS, WI RN or compact RN license. Candidate must pass strict pass/fail telemetry interpretation assessment in both adult and pediatric cardiac rhythms.
- Additional Requirements: Minimum of two years of relevant inpatient RN experience within the last three years. Candidate must meet strict testing criteria in cardiac interpretation to be cleared.
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 #1301156. 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