Travel PICU Registered Nurse - $2,450 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A registered nurse (RN) specializing in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in Madison, Wisconsin. This position involves providing family-centered, critical care to pediatric patients with a wide range of medical and surgical conditions in a state-of-the-art facility. Candidates are required to bring their nursing license on the first day of assignment.

Job Details:

• Location: Madison, Wisconsin
• Schedule: Days, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license, at least 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in high acuity hospital settings, strong Pediatric ICU experience, minimum of 1 year of cardiovascular (CV) experience, EPIC electronic medical record (EMR) experience, BLS (Basic Life Support) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certifications, pass/Fail telemetry test prior to start with strict passing criteria, COVID-19 vaccination not required, flu vaccination required unless medical or religious exemptions are provided.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a Level I or high-level Level II trauma center, telemetry interpretation skills, experience with the specific clinical skills listed in the skills section.
• Float: Float: Float rotation may be required to NICU and general care units.
• Additional Information: The unit has a daily census of approximately 18 pediatric patients, with a mix of neonatal, infant, adolescent, and pediatric cases, including cardiac, respiratory, neurological disorders, and transplant patients. The unit is a Level I trauma center and includes specialized procedures such as ECMO, CRRT, and VAD support. Traveler will be required to pass a telemetry exam prior to start.

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 #1266165. 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