Travel PICU Registered Nurse - $1,600 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in El Paso, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/07/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity available in a healthcare facility located in El Paso, Texas. This contract position is designed to support a specialized pediatric unit focused on critical care, including the management of patients with diagnoses such as septic shock requiring vaso-active drips and mechanical ventilation. The role involves providing high-quality care in a dynamic and growing environment, with an emphasis on teamwork and adaptability.

Job Details:

• Location: El Paso, Texas
• Position: Contract Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse (RN)
• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Target Start Date: 09/07/2026
• Certifications and Qualifications: RN license, BLS, ALS, PALS, Pediatric ICU experience, Pediatric experience, 3 years of nursing experience preferred, minimum of 0 years required
• Typical Schedule: Night shifts with four weekend shifts per month, with variations based on AM and PM shifts
• Unit information:
  • Pediatric unit with Intensive Care needs
  • 19 beds (10 PICU beds, 9 Pediatric beds)
  • Staff of 27 members including charge nurses and bedside nurses on each shift
  • Patient ratios: 1:2 in PICU, 1:3 in IMC, 1:5 in Peds with PCT support
  • Equipment includes Hillrom beds, GC monitors, ICU Medial Plum 360 pumps, and Medfusion syringe pumps
  • EMR system: Meditech
  • Procedures commonly performed include lumbar punctures, intubations, chest tube placements, and conscious sedation
• Additional Information:
  This unit is known for establishing a strong foundation in pediatric critical care, caring for critically ill patients with complex diagnoses. Its team is experienced, and the environment is ideal for a professional seeking growth and a collaborative team setting. Dress code includes galaxy blue scrubs, with policies available the organization.

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 #1270111. 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