Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $2,755 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: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Nurse position located at a medical center campus. This role involves providing specialized care to critically ill pediatric patients in a high-acuity environment. The position is available starting in November 2026 and requires a commitment to a 12-hour shift schedule, with shifts scheduled for three days per week. The nurse will work during day shifts on a scheduled block (Friday through Sunday) and will be expected to possess a minimum of two years of PICU experience.

Job Details:

• Location: Medical center campus in a pediatric intensive care setting.
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; 12-hour shifts; scheduled 3-day block (Friday through Sunday) with day shifts.
• Required Qualifications: Valid pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) experience of at least two years.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in a high-acuity pediatric environment preferred.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: The position involves managing critically ill pediatric patients, adhering to hospital policies, and ensuring high standards of patient care throughout assigned shifts.

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 # . 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