Travel PICU Registered Nurse - $3,030 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Nurse Night Shift Location unspecified. This position involves providing specialized care for critically ill pediatric patients within the pediatric intensive care unit. The role starts in early November or later, with an anticipated duration through February. The schedule includes 12-hour night shifts, totaling 36 hours per week, with options for block scheduling and weekend coverage.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week, including Friday through Sunday, with possible block scheduling (D or N shifts).
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, minimum of 2 years PICU experience, and current certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with PICU bed expansion or managing additional beds in the unit.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: The position involves working in a pediatric intensive care unit with a focus on critical pediatric patient care. The assignment start date is 11/02/2026, with a potential end date of 02/01/2027.

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 #1303503. 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