Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $2,395 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: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
This pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) registered nurse position is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The role involves caring for pediatric patients aged from newborns to 18 years, including those with complex conditions such as respiratory issues, traumas, and post-surgical care. Candidates are required to bring their nursing license on the first day of assignment.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 3 - 12 hour shifts per week, minimum of 36 hours.
• Required Qualifications: Valid Indiana or Compact RN license; 2+ years of experience in Pediatric Intensive Care Units and pediatric care; experience in a facility with 400+ beds and similar acuity (Level 2 trauma). BLS through American Heart Association (AHA) and PALS through American Heart Association (AHA) certifications required; EPIC experience is required; IV skills are a plus.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with electronic medical record systems, specifically EPIC.
• Float: Float to areas such as NICU may be required.
• Additional Information: Orientation includes standard traveler onboarding followed by 24 hours on the floor with a preceptor. Nurse to patient ratios are 1:4 for pediatrics and 1:2 for PICU. The dress code is Caribbean blue scrubs.

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 #1280026. 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