Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in New York, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 34.5 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) registered nurse position available in a large academic healthcare facility located in New York, NY. This role involves supporting acuity-adjusted units, including neonatal intensive care and general pediatric units, with a focus on providing high-quality patient care within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Shift is scheduled for overnight hours, with a commitment of 11.5 hours per shift.
Job Details
- Schedule: Nights shift, 11.5 hours per shift, with a minimum of 34.5 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), New York State RN license, American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (AHA NRP), two years of recent experience in pediatric intensive care, experience in a large academic teaching hospital, skills checklist matching order skill set, electronic medical record (EMR) experience, willingness to float to units appropriate for skill set
- Preferred Qualifications: Level I trauma experience for two years in a specialty area within the last three years
- Float: Float rotation may be required within areas matching skill set
- Additional Information: The role involves supporting babies on postpartum units, covering general pediatrics, pediatric step-down, PICU, and neonatal ICU. Candidates should demonstrate flexibility, clinical competency in pediatric and neonatal critical care, and experience in a similar large hospital setting. Interviews will include a voice advantage interview and nurse manager screening. Offers are valid for 48 business hours from the date of issuance.
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 #1318692. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 34.5 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
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
