Registered Nurse PICU

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas. This role involves providing specialized care to critically ill pediatric patients in a hospital setting, with occasional floating to other critical care units as needed. The position requires a minimum of three years of recent PICU experience, prior travel assignments, and recent Electronic Health Record (EHR) system experience.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week starting from 08/24/2026.
• Required Qualifications: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arkansas or a Compact License, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications. Candidates must have a minimum of three years of recent Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience, prior travel experience with one to two assignments, and recent Electronic Health Record (EHR) system experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
• Float: Float rotation may be required, with occasional assignments to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), Intermediate Care Unit (IMU), or Burn Intensive Care Unit (Burn ICU).
• Additional Information: RNs must pass a fit test (facial hair restrictions apply unless for religious beliefs). Auto-offer process with a response time of three days or less, excluding holidays.

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 #1293811. 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