Travel PICU Registered Nurse - $2,615 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position in a hospital located in Rochester, Minnesota. This role involves coordinating nursing care for critically ill pediatric patients, including direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care. The PICU team manages a diverse patient population, including medical, surgical, trauma, orthopedic, cardiac, neurological, and pulmonary cases, with specialized units for pediatric liver, kidney, and bone marrow transplants. The RN will support the units commitment to high-quality, compassionate care within the framework of the organization's nursing practice model.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Rotating shifts, 12 hours per shift, 36 hours per week. Shift times include 07:00 AM 07:30 PM and 07:00 PM 07:30 AM. Every third weekend is required. Floating to other units may be necessary.
• Required Qualifications: Valid RN license in the applicable state; minimum of 2 years recent acute nursing experience; 6 months of travel experience (1 year preferred); pediatric ICU nursing experience; Level 1 trauma and intubated patient care experience; solid organ transplant experience strongly preferred; certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), PALS, with BLS and PALS current and not expiring within three months of start date; ECG interpretation skills, including cardiac monitoring/telemetry; ability to read strips; proficiency in caring for critically ill pediatric patients, including ventilated and trauma cases; required certifications such as CCRN and TCTCN strongly preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: CCRN certification; TCTCN certification; experience with solid organ transplant.
• Additional Information: The assignment begins on 08/24/2026, and candidates must have at least 12 months of travel nursing experience. The role requires floating to other units as needed and the ability to perform ECG exams during orientation.

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

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Cross Country Job ID #1284237. 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