Travel ICU RN - Night Shift RN

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Nurse specializing in open heart cases in Gainesville, Florida. This position involves providing high-level pediatric acute care for complex cardiac patients within a Level I Trauma Center and teaching hospital environment. The role offers valuable experience in a top-rated academic medical system dedicated to pediatric cardiac intensive care.

Job Details

Shift: 12-Hour Nights, from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, variable days

Hours: 36 hours per week

Schedule: Night shift with required holiday and weekend hours, must be open to floating, no block scheduling available

Minimum Qualifications: 2-3 years of recent RN experience in a Level II or Level III Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PICU) or open heart Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), documented open heart PICU experience, prior travel experience, recent EPIC electronic medical record (EMR) experience, active Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact RN license at time of submission, active certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Additional Requirements: No employment gaps over 30 days without explanation, current professional reference within 12 months, successful completion of specialty assessment and EKG examination with minimum score of 80%, accurate rhythm mapping and interpretation, and compliance with Florida state health regulations

Travel: Not required; however, floating to multiple units may be necessary

Location: 1600 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, Florida 32608

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 #1286164. 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 Open Heart

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