Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $2,855 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) - Nights shift in a healthcare facility. This position involves providing specialized care to critically ill pediatric patients, with a focus on managing respiratory failure, dehydration, seizures, and other complex conditions. The role requires experienced pediatric intensive care professionals capable of functioning independently within a dynamic environment.

Job Details

• Certifications, Education, and Experience: BLS Certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); a minimum of 3 years of pediatric ICU experience.
• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: The unit has 8 beds with an average census of 2, working with pediatric patients requiring ventilators, electrolyte management, and titratable drips including insulin and sedatives. The team uses Cerner electronic medical records and Spacelab tele monitors. Occasionally, floating to general pediatrics and burn units, as well as NICU, may be required. The unit has 24/7 in-house hospitalist intensivists and respiratory therapy coverage. The role involves reading own strips on tele monitors, with rare charge nurse presence, and ensuring coverage on assigned nights.

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 #1329330. 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