Travel PICU Registered Nurse - $2,545 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: 10/27/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Nurse Night Shift Oakland. This role involves providing specialized critical care for pediatric patients within a Level 1 trauma center, with a focus on neonates, adolescents, infants, and pediatric diagnoses. The position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, float to other facilities as needed, and contribute to high-level patient care.

Job Details

• Position: PICU Nurse
• Location: Oakland
• Certifications: CA Registered Nurse License, American Heart Association Basic Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• Experience: Minimum of 0 years required; PICU experience preferred, including at least 2 years charting system experience (Epic), and pediatric critical care background.
• Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: CA RN License, BLS, PALS, 1 year of related experience, proficiency with Epic charting system, experience in pediatric intensive care.
• Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric CVICU experience, trauma level I or II experience, prior charge nurse experience, and additional certifications as relevant.
• Additional Information: Ability to float to other UCSF facilities as needed, RTO requests require prior approval, start date scheduled for 10/27/2026, with end date of 01/19/2027.

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 #1329222. 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