Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $3,225 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Nursing position is available in Oakland, California. This role requires qualified candidates to demonstrate extensive pediatric and cardiac care experience. Candidates are required to bring their registered nurse license on the first day of employment. The position involves working day shifts, with a schedule of 12 hours per day and a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Job Details:

• Location: Oakland, California
• Schedule: Day shift, 12 hours per day, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: 5-year cardiac experience; 5 years of straight Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience (not floating); graduate of an accredited nursing program; valid Registered Nurse License (in the state where care is provided); Basic Life Support (BLS); Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS)
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree in nursing or related field
• Additional Information: Candidates must possess the necessary license and certifications, including ACLS; this position is not part of the winter plan; the minimum experience is 0 years as explicitly stated; facility fixed notes should be reviewed for additional details

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 #1278196. 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