RN - ICU - Travel Day and Night Shift

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Dallas, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/04/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The organization is seeking a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Open Heart (OH) nurse to work in a Pediatrics Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) located in Dallas, Texas. This position involves caring for pediatric patients with congenital heart disease, including post-operative management and critical care procedures. The candidate will provide compassionate, empathetic care within a dynamic and highly specialized ICU environment, supporting a team dedicated to patient recovery and safety.
Job Details:
~ Schedule: Day shift with rotating weekends (Saturday and Sunday days; Friday and Saturday nights). Shift hours are 12 hours per day, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
~ Required Qualifications:

• 1 year of Pediatric CICU/CVICU experience as a staff nurse or 2 years minimum PICU experience.
• Experience with caring for patients with congenital heart disease and post-operative management.
• Management of arterial lines, central lines, transthoracic lines.
• Certifications: PALS, BLS, ACLS.
• Location requirements: Dallas, Texas.

~ Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 or more years of Pediatric CICU/CVICU experience as a staff nurse.
• At least 1 year of experience caring for neonatal cardiac patients (pre-operative and post-operative management).
• Experience in step-down units or cardiology floors.

Additional Information:

Typical procedures performed include central line and arterial line placement, conscious sedation, intubation/extubation, post-op recovery of general and cardiac procedures, sternal closures, codes, ECMO cannulation and decannulation, CRRT, and manual peritoneal dialysis (PD).
Equipment used includes IV pumps (Medfusion and Baxter), beds (Hillrom), GE radiant warmers, Somanetics NIRS machines, Servo U ventilators.
The unit operates with a team caring for ICU and step-down level patients, with staffing based on census and acuity needs.

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 #1281333. 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