Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $2,180 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/14/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position is available in the Naperville, Illinois area. This assignment involves working night shifts and requires candidates to possess a valid Illinois RN license and relevant PICU experience. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of assignment.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, and tertiary Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience. New graduates with zero years of experience may be considered.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) or Special Care Nursery (SCN) at Edward NICU or Elmhurst SCN is preferred.
• Additional Information:
  • Orientation: One 12-hour shift with six hours non-billable.
  • Weekend rotation every other weekend, with flexibility to assist during weekdays.
  • On-call requirements are not applicable.
  • Candidates must submit a current resume, one reference from a PICU supervisor within the past year, a skills checklist, and verification of Illinois licensure.
  • The assignment start date is June 14, 2026, for a duration of 12 weeks.
  • Floating requirements include experience in Edward NICU or Elmhurst SCN.

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 #1265124. 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.

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Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus