Travel PICU Registered Nurse - $2,410 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/15/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
A Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) registered nurse is needed in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This position involves providing specialized care to pediatric patients between the ages of 3 days and 18 years, including those with complex surgical conditions, respiratory issues, traumas, and other critical needs. Candidates must be licensed as a registered nurse and bring their license on the first day of assignment.

Job Details

• Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week, days from 3:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications:
  • Two or more years of experience in pediatric and pediatric intensive care unit settings, with experience in a facility of 400+ beds and similar acuity (Level 2 trauma) required
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) certification through the American Heart Association
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification through the American Heart Association
  • Compact or Indiana RN license and EPIC electronic medical record system experience
  • IV skills are a plus
  • Experience in a facility with high acuity and trauma level is required
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with EPIC EMR system
  • Experience with IV procedures
• Additional Information:
  • Will float to areas like Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) when needed
  • Nurse to patient ratio of 1:4 in pediatrics and 1:2 in PICU
  • Dress code: Caribbean blue scrubs
  • Orientation includes standard traveler orientation followed by 24 hours on the floor with a preceptor
  • Up to 24 hours of cancellation notice per 13-week contract
  • Charting system: EPIC
  • No BSN required; license submission is required
  • Trauma Level: Level 2 trauma
  • Shift notes: 3 am 3 pm

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 #1268036. 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.

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Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus