Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $2,800 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Summary:
The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The role involves providing specialized nursing care in a high-acuity pediatric cardiac ICU with a focus on patients requiring open heart surgery, heart transplants, and management of complex cardiac conditions. Candidates are required to bring their nursing license on the first day of assignment.

Job Details:

• Location: Milwaukee, WI
• Shift: 12-hour nights; 7:00 PM 7:30 AM
• Schedule: 36 hours per week, guaranteed, with additional hours during the orientation week
• Required Qualifications: WI or Compact RN license, AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred but not required; 12-18 months of independent nursing experience in high acuity cardiac PICU required. Level I Trauma experience highly preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Special Skills: Use critical thinking, experience with high acuity cardiac PICU patients, including open-heart procedures, transplants, and open chests.
• Additional Information: Flu vaccine required or willingness to obtain; unit covers pediatric patients from neonates to adults with congenital heart disease.
• Certifications: Attach relevant certifications upon submittal.
• EMR Experience: Epic required; Cerner experience preferred.
• Holiday Rotation: Every other holiday.
• Interview Days: Monday through Friday.
• Start Date: 07/06/2026.

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

All candidates are expected to fulfill the outlined qualifications and be prepared to adhere to facility policies and procedural requirements.

Cross Country Job ID #1257600. 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