Travel Pediatric ICU Heart RN

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

• Specialty:
  PICU
  - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/05/2026
• Duration:
  25 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Open Heart registered nurse (RN) opportunity available in a specialized pediatric hospital setting. The role involves collaborating with healthcare teams to deliver professional nursing care tailored to pediatric patients with open heart conditions. The position supports both day and night shifts, offering a dynamic environment focused on critical pediatric care.

• Schedule:
  
  12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications:
  
  Current State of Arizona RN license or an RN license from a compact state with multistate privileges;
  Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing;
  Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association;
  Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association;
  Experience as an RN in pediatric CVICU for at least 1 year;
  Experience floating to NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) and PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit);
  Childrens hospital experience preferred
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  Experience at a hospital with a Level III or IV NICU;
  Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Schedule:
  
  12-hour shifts, shifts will include nights; minimum hours per week are 36; assignment start date is 10/05/2026 and end date is 03/28/2027
• Additional Information:
  This assignment may float between multiple campuses; only pre-approved RTO requests discussed in the interview will be honored; the role involves working in collaboration with the health care team to promote patient health in a busy pediatric cardiac environment. COVID-19 vaccination is recommended but not required; flu vaccination will be required October through April, with exemption protocols in place. Candidates must sign masking protocols during respiratory virus season.

• 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 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