Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $2,420 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Located in a metropolitan area, this Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) registered nurse (RN) position involves providing critical care services to pediatric patients ranging from newborns to adolescents. The role requires a dedicated healthcare professional capable of managing complex pediatric medical and surgical conditions, neurological injuries, cardiac care, respiratory illnesses, and ICU-level monitoring. The assignment is for an initial 8-week period, with shifts available in days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Job Details:

• Location: Metropolitan area hospital setting
• Classification: RN Critical Care
• Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• Work Type: 1.2 Weekly Assignment(s)
• Shift Length: 12 Hours
• Hours Per Week: 36 Hours
• Shift: Days, Nights, Weekends, and Holidays
• Assignment Length: 8 Weeks Only
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• End Date: 12/12/2026
• Number of Open Positions: 2
• Travel Required: No
• EMR Type: Cerner
• Additional Information:
  • Candidates must have at least 3 recent years of Pediatric Critical Care nursing experience in a Level 1 Trauma Institution in a metropolitan city with a diverse population.
  • Experience caring for critically ill or injured children, from newborns through adolescents, with complex medical and surgical conditions including neurological injuries, cardiac issues, respiratory illnesses, and requiring ICU-level monitoring and interventions.
  • All certifications listed below must be completed prior to start date.
  • Certifications required include Active Registered Nurse License, AHA BLS, PALS, NIHSS Certification, MAB or CPI, LA City Fire and Life Safety Card (must be LA City), and LA County Employee Health Clearance.

Required Qualifications:

• Active Registered Nurse License
• AHA BLS, PALS, NIHSS Certification, MAB or CPI, LA City Fire and Life Safety Card (LA City), LA County Employee Health Clearance
• Minimum of 3 years recent Pediatric Critical Care nursing experience in a Level 1 Trauma Institution within a metropolitan city with a diverse population
• Willingness to commit to an 8-week assignment

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 #1322317. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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