Travel PICU Registered Nurse - $1,840 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position is available in Springfield. The role involves providing specialized pediatric patient care within the ICU environment, supporting a multidisciplinary team, and utilizing advanced nursing skills. This assignment offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic setting focused on high-quality, patient-centered care.

Job Details

• Location: Springfield, MO (Address: 1235 E Cherokee St, Springfield, Missouri 65804)
• Shift: Days, 12 hours shift (6:30am - 7:00pm)
• Schedule: 36 hours per week, with an assignment start date of 10/12/2026 and end date of 01/11/2027
• Number of Openings: 2
• Required Qualifications: Current RN license (must meet Missouri licensing criteria or be licensed in Missouri), BLS and PALS certifications from the American Heart Association, minimum 2 years PICU experience, Ventilator competence, and at least 1 year post-orientation experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with trauma, burn, neurosurgery, and different pediatric specialties; ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and work as a team.
• Float Requirements: Nurses may work in NICU, PICU, Pediatric medical floor, or Peds Emergency Department depending on patient volume.
• Equipment: Electronic Medical Record system: EPIC
• Additional Information: Night shift orientation will occur during the day shift and must be available the entire orientation week. Nurses are expected to utilize the nursing process to deliver patient care, ensuring patient rights, confidentiality, and adherence to standards and mission. The role involves direct patient care activities, coordination with ancillary departments, and maintaining professional accountability.

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 36.0 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