Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $2,410 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/15/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Nurse position available in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This role involves providing specialized care to pediatric patients between the ages of 3 days and 18 years, including those with complex conditions such as respiratory issues, traumas, and post-surgical care. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details:

• Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week, days shift from 3:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in Pediatric and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), must have both
  • BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
  • PALS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Compact or Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • EPIC electronic medical record (EMR) experience
  • Experience in a facility with 400+ beds and similar acuity (Level 2 trauma)
  • IV skills are a plus
• Preferred Qualifications: None listed
• Float: Float rotation may be required, including to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Additional Information:
  • Orientation includes 8 hours on the floor with a preceptor; non-billable hours guaranteed do not apply during orientation
  • Client may call off or cancel up to 24 hours for the 13-week assignment
  • Duty includes providing pediatric care for patients with conditions such as respiratory issues, traumas, seizures, poisoning, and post-surgical complications, with no burns
  • Utilization of EPIC charting system, Pyxis medication system
  • The unit comprises 28 pediatric beds and 7 PICU beds
  • Nurse to patient ratio: 1:4 in Peds, 1:2 in PICU
  • Dress code: Caribbean blue scrubs
  • Shift hours: Three 12-hour daytime shifts per week

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 #1268077. 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