Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $3,335 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position is available in Madison, Wisconsin. The role involves providing specialized critical care to pediatric patients in a state-of-the-art unit. Candidates are required to bring their WI RN or compact RN license on the first day.

Job Details:

• Location: Madison, Wisconsin
• Shift: Days, 12-hour shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with every other weekend and some holidays required.
• Schedule: 48 hours per week minimum.
• Required Qualifications:
  • 3 years of experience in a high acuity hospital
  • Strong Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience
  • At least 1 year of cardiovascular (CV) experience
  • 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty
  • WI RN or compact RN license
  • Certifications include American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Experience with Epic electronic medical record system
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in high acuity hospital settings, specifically level I or II trauma centers
• Additional Information:
  • Must pass a telemetry test prior to being cleared to start.
  • Will be required to pass strict pass/fail testing in adult and pediatric telemetry, with two attempts allowed.
  • Vaccinations: Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only).
  • The unit cares for critically ill pediatric patients with a variety of complex conditions, including post-surgical recovery, organ transplantation, neuro neurosurgical disorders, and trauma.
  • Will have responsibilities involving advanced pediatric critical care procedures, such as ECMO, CRRT, and ventilator management.
  • Floats as needed to NICU and general care when required.

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 #1266167. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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