Travel PICU Registered Nurse - $2,505 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position located in Rochester, Minnesota. This critical care role requires specialized nursing skills to care for critically ill pediatric patients across a variety of specialties, including transplant and multi-organ complex cases. The RN will be responsible for coordinating nursing care, supporting patient and family education, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced pediatric ICU environment.

Job Details

• Shift Schedule: Rotating shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. The schedule includes day and night rotations, and every third weekend is required. Floating to other units may be needed as required.
• Required Qualifications: Valid RN license in the applicable state, two years of recent acute nursing experience, one year of recent travel RN experience, and at least one year of PICU RN experience. Experience with level 1 trauma and intubated patient care is mandatory; solid organ transplant experience is strongly preferred. Cardiac monitoring/telemetry skills and ECG exam pass during orientation are required.
• Preferred Qualifications: CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) and TCTCN (Trauma Certification for Pediatric Critical Care Nurses) certifications are strongly preferred. Additional certifications such as PALS and BLS are expected.
• Special Skills and Certifications: Expertise in acute nursing, pediatric intensive care, trauma care, intubated patient management, and solid organ transplant. Certifications including CCRN and TCTCN are highly desired.
• Education: Must be a graduate or student of an accredited nursing program with applicable RN license. Applicants should have relevant RN experience if graduated from a non-accredited program or not within the last two years.
• Start Date: 07/27/2026

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 #1284237. 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