Travel Registered Nurse - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - Phoenix, AZ

Travel assignment, 18 weeks, 12hr nights, 36 hours a week, starting November 23, 2026.

Pay as Cross Country posts it: about $2,817 a week in all, a taxable rate of $29.44 an hour plus $1,757 a week in housing and meal stipends.

Job Summary

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Nurse – Phoenix, AZ. This position involves providing specialized nursing care to pediatric patients within an acute care setting. The role requires collaboration with healthcare teams to promote patient health and recovery, ensuring compliance with evidence-based nursing standards.

Job Details

• Position: RN – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• Location: Phoenix, AZ
• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Current State of Arizona RN license or multistate privileges, BLS certification from the American Heart Association, PALS certification from the American Heart Association, two-year (ADN) degree in nursing, four-year (BSN) in nursing, or Diploma Nursing degree, and a minimum of 1 year of pediatric acute care experience, with proficiency in tracheostomy/ventilator-dependent patient care.
• Experience: At least 2 years of pediatric acute care experience preferred, with demonstrated competency in caring for tracheostomy/ventilator-dependent patients.
• Responsibilities: Collaborate with healthcare teams to deliver patient care, work with acute care trach vent patients across ICU locations, and adjust assignments based on staffing needs.
• Additional Information: The position involves float between two main campus locations in Phoenix and Glendale, Arizona.

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