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Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Los Angeles, California.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/19/2026
Duration: 8 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Located in a metropolitan area, this Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) registered nurse (RN) position involves providing critical care services to pediatric patients ranging from newborns to adolescents. The role requires a dedicated healthcare professional capable of managing complex pediatric medical and surgical conditions, neurological injuries, cardiac care, respiratory illnesses, and ICU-level monitoring. The assignment is for an initial 8-week period, with shifts available in days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Job Details
Location: Metropolitan area hospital setting
Classification: RN Critical Care
Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
Work Type: 1.2 Weekly Assignment(s)
Shift Length: 12 Hours
Hours Per Week: 36 Hours
Shift: Days, Nights, Weekends, and Holidays
Assignment Length: 8 Weeks Only
Start Date: 10/19/2026
End Date: 12/12/2026
Number of Open Positions: 2
Travel Required: No
EMR Type: Cerner
Additional Information: Candidates must have at least 3 recent years of Pediatric Critical Care nursing experience in a Level 1 Trauma Institution in a metropolitan city with a diverse population.
Experience caring for critically ill or injured children, from newborns through adolescents, with complex medical and surgical conditions including neurological injuries, cardiac issues, respiratory illnesses, and requiring ICU-level monitoring and interventions.
All certifications listed below must be completed prior to start date.
Certifications required include Active Registered Nurse License, AHA BLS, PALS, NIHSS Certification, MAB or CPI, LA City Fire and Life Safety Card (must be LA City), and LA County Employee Health Clearance.
Required Qualifications
Active Registered Nurse License
AHA BLS, PALS, NIHSS Certification, MAB or CPI, LA City Fire and Life Safety Card (LA City), LA County Employee Health Clearance
Minimum of 3 years recent Pediatric Critical Care nursing experience in a Level 1 Trauma Institution within a metropolitan city with a diverse population
Willingness to commit to an 8-week assignment
Benefits
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID # . 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
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. Its 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
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Worksite address
los angeles, CA, 90079, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.