Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care

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

• Specialty:
  PICU
  - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/28/2026
• Duration:
  15 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) nurse position available at a healthcare facility within a pediatric department. This role involves providing specialized care for children with complex medical needs, including ventilator management, trach care, and various congenital or acquired conditions. The position offers an opportunity to work in a home-like environment with a dedicated pediatric team.

• Schedule:
  
  12-hour night shifts from 07:00 PM to 07:00 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. No shift rotation; block scheduling is available.
• Required Qualifications:
  
  Valid active Illinois nursing license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated. Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Must have a minimum of 1 year Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  Experience with pediatric patients requiring ventilator support, trach management, and care for complex medical conditions.
• Additional Information:
  The unit has a 12-bed capacity with all private rooms, nurse-to-patient ratios typically between 1 to 3-4. The team utilizes nurse aides/patient care technicians during shifts, and there is in-house pediatrician coverage 24/7 along with a medical director on call. RN staff handle ventilator troubleshooting and management of trach/vent patients, with equipment including Vents, Cpap, Bipap, and High Flow devices.
  
  No pharmacy on-site; nurses are responsible for medication preparation. The unit operates with a 2-shift orientation period and does not typically require floating, though there may be opportunities to float to pediatric intensive care units at a partner facility.

• 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 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

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