Travel Pediatric ICU Open Heart RN - $1,600 per week

Overview Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN for the PICU – Pediatric Intensive Care at a facility in Dallas, Texas. The position involves caring for pediatric patients with congenital heart disease, including post‑operative management and critical care procedures in a cardiovascular intensive care unit. Job Details Specialty: PICU – Pediatric Intensive Care Discipline: RN Start Date: 08/04/2026 Duration: 13 weeks Hours: 36 hours per week, 12‑hour day shifts Shift: Days Employment Type: Travel Schedule: Day shift with rotating weekends (Saturday/Sunday days; Friday/Night and Saturday nights). Minimum 12‑hour days, 36 hours per week. Required Qualifications 1 year of Pediatric CICU/CVICU experience as a staff nurse or 2 years minimum PICU experience. Experience caring for patients with congenital heart disease and post‑operative management. Management of arterial lines, central lines, transthoracic lines. Certifications: PALS, BLS, ACLS. Location requirement: Dallas, Texas. Preferred Qualifications 2+ years of Pediatric CICU/CVICU experience as a staff nurse. At least 1 year of experience caring for neonatal cardiac patients (pre‑operative and post‑operative). Experience in step‑down units or cardiology floors. Additional Information Typical procedures: central line and arterial line placement, conscious sedation, intubation/extubation, post‑op recovery of general and cardiac procedures, sternal closures, codes, ECMO cannulation/decannulation, CRRT, manual peritoneal dialysis (PD). Equipment used: IV pumps (Medfusion and Baxter), beds (Hillrom), GE radiant warmers, Somanetics NIRS machines, Servo U ventilators. The unit operates with a team caring for ICU and step‑down level patients, staffing based on census and acuity. Benefits 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 Job ID #1281333. Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cross Country Nurses