Travel PICU Registered Nurse - $2,930 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Colorado Springs, CO
$2,930/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- PICU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 14 weeks
- Start
- 01/05/2027
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/05/2027
- Duration: 14 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Colorado Springs, Colorado The healthcare provider seeks a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit travel nurse for a 13-week assignment supporting critically ill pediatric patients in a 16-bed unit. The role includes 12-hour day shifts, pediatric critical care responsibilities, and float assignments to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Medical-Surgical Unit, and Emergency Department support team.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shifts are 12 hours each, from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Minimum of 2 years of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit experience
- Previous travel nursing experience
- Active Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- At least two completed travel assignments
- Additional Information:
- Assignment dates are 01/05/2027 through 04/10/2027.
- Every-other-weekend coverage and additional weekend coverage as needed are required.
- Availability to work two of the three observed holidays is required when they fall within the assignment period.
- Float rotation may include the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Medical-Surgical Unit, and Emergency Department support assignments.
- No on-call shifts are required; shifts may be canceled every four weeks.
- Requested time off is limited to four total days. Requested time off is not approved during the first two weeks of the assignment.
- Requested time off blackout dates include 11/2511/27, 12/2312/26, and 12/3001/02.
- Orientation includes general healthcare provider orientation, one day of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit orientation, six hours of Pediatric Medical-Surgical Unit orientation, and six hours of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit orientation.
- Medication testing and unit-based competency assessments are required during orientation.
- Seasonal influenza vaccination is required; medical and religious exemption requests are accepted.
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 #1348372. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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