Travel PICU Registered Nurse - $4,190 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 11 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity in a healthcare setting. The position involves providing specialized family-centered nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents, and may require floating between multiple hospitals as needed. The role supports a dynamic team environment with responsibilities aligned to patient care, clinical assessment, and collaboration with healthcare professionals.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Straight nights, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 48 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, Minnesota Registered Nurse (RN) license or Minnesota Temporary Permit for RN, BLS certification, PALS certification, and at least 18 months of PICU nursing experience, including the ability to care for pre-operative and immediate post-operative PICU surgical and trauma patients, or 18 months of pediatric cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU) nursing experience, with competence in caring for pre-operative, immediate post-operative cardiac surgical patients, and pre- and post-cardiac procedural patients.
• Responsibilities: Coordinate and provide family-centered nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents, utilizing the nursing process. Accountable for professional practice including independent nursing functions and delegated medical functions performed in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team.
• Start Date: 10/19/2026, with orientation scheduled on 8/10 and potentially 8/24 (pending approval).
• End Date: 01/02/2027.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Experience Requirement: 2 years of relevant pediatric ICU experience or pediatric CVICU experience.

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 #1322124. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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