Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $2,385 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: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in Madison, Wisconsin. This position involves providing family-centered care for critically ill or injured pediatric patients in a state-of-the-art unit. The role includes managing complex medical and surgical cases, with a focus on high-acuity patient care in a Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 08/17/2026.
• Required Qualifications: Valid Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license or compact state license; at least 2 years of recent acute care experience in pediatric or CVICU units; certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); EPIC electronic health record experience; ability to pass Telemetry test prior to starting.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with high-acuity pediatric patients, including ECMO, CRRT, and advanced ventilator management.
• Additional Information: This position requires float capability to NICU and general pediatric care areas as needed. The facility cares for a diverse patient age range, from neonates to adolescents, with daily patient census averaging 18. Candidate must be able to effectively manage complex pediatric cases such as head injuries, neurological disorders, cardiac anomalies, organ transplants, and multi-system failure. Strict testing and licensing verification are required prior to start.

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 #1286065. 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