Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $2,380 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: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 9 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Nurse in Madison, WI. This position involves providing specialized, family-centered care to critically ill pediatric patients in a state-of-the-art pediatric unit. The role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive medical and surgical care for children with complex health conditions, including neurological, cardiac, and respiratory disorders.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week, starting 11/02/2026 and ending 01/04/2027.
• Required Qualifications: Wisconsin Registered Nurse license or compact license from the nurse's permanent address state, BLS certification through American Heart Association, PALS certification through American Heart Association, at least 2 years of acute care experience in pediatric ICU within the last 3 years, pediatric ICU experience and some cardiovascular ICU or cardiac step-down experience required, Basic Arrhythmia experience, proficiency in telemetry, and a baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in trauma level II or higher, pediatric respiratory management, and extensive pediatric ICU experience.
• Float: Float rotation may be required, potentially to NICU and general pediatric units.

Additional Information:
The role involves caring for a diverse pediatric patient population, including neonates, infants, children, and adolescents, with an average daily census of 18 patients. The unit provides interdisciplinary support such as respiratory therapy, social services, radiology, and rapid response teams. Candidates will be expected to pass required telemetry tests prior to start. The position is located on a Magnet-designated facility offering specialized pediatric trauma and NICU services, with parking and transportation options available.

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 #1320748. 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