Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $1,475 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/29/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at a healthcare facility in Austin, Texas. This position involves providing specialized critical care for pediatric patients in a dedicated unit staffed with experienced team members. Candidates are required to bring their nursing license on the first day.

Job Details

• Location: Austin, Texas
• Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• Shift Time: Nights, from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Shift Hours: 12 hours per shift
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support), previous PICU experience with vents and drips, 1-2 years PICU experience, and experience with EMR Meditech.
• Preferred Qualifications: NICU experience, team-player personality, flexible attitude, positive approach, and receptiveness to feedback.
• Additional Information: The unit maintains a CLABSI and CAUTI free record since 2014. The team comprises a small, cohesive group with great teamwork and camaraderie, offering a supportive work environment. The unit primarily handles respiratory illnesses with procedures like HFNC and seizure monitoring, without trauma or ECMO services.

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 #1266557. 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