Travel Pediatric ICU Heart RN

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty:
  PICU
  - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/28/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Open Heart nurse is a registered nurse practicing at a specialized pediatric healthcare facility. This position involves providing high-quality, patient-centered care to critically ill pediatric patients undergoing open heart procedures. The nurse collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure safety, evidence-based practice, and family-centered care for infants, children, and adolescents.

• Position
  
  Description:
  
  The Clinical Nurse II is an RN that practices as a full partner on the healthcare team and demonstrates safe practice within the organizational professional practice model.
• Required Qualifications:
  
  Current California RN License, current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and American Heart Association Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS).
  
  - Minimum of three years of pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) RN experience.
  
  - Proficient in clinical equipment operation, computer systems, and technology relevant to pediatric critical care.
  
  - BSN degree.
  
  - Location:
  
  Must be licensed to practice in California.
  
  - Shift: Days, 8 hours.
  
  - Minimum of 40 hours per week.
  
  - Must be available to start on 09/28/2026 and work through 12/26/2026.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  N/A.
• Additional Information:
  The nurse manages complex patient care assignments, engages in evidence-based practice, supports safety initiatives, and participates in quality improvement efforts. They assist in guiding unlicensed assistive personnel as defined by the California Nurse Practice Act and organizational policies.

• 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 . Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 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

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus