Travel PICU Registered Nurse - $2,420 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/23/2026
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Los Angeles. The position provides critical care nursing for newborns through adolescents with complex pediatric medical and surgical conditions. The assignment requires an 8-week commitment and includes care for critically ill or injured children in a high-acuity setting.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Three recent years of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit nursing experience in a Level 1 trauma institution serving a metropolitan and diverse population; active Registered Nurse license; American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification; National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification; Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) or Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certification; Los Angeles City Fire and Life Safety Card; Los Angeles County Employee Health Clearance.
• Schedule: Day shifts, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: The role involves caring for newborns through adolescents with complex pediatric medical and surgical conditions, neurological injuries or conditions, cardiac care needs, and respiratory illnesses. Responsibilities include intensive care unit-level monitoring and interventions for critically ill or injured children. Weekend and holiday coverage may be required. All required certifications and clearances must be completed before the start date. An 8-week assignment commitment is 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 #1341176. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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