About this opportunity
Cross Country TravCorps, Inc. lists this Travel Pediatric Cardiac ICU RN - $2,365 per week opportunity in tacoma, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatrics CVICU for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Pediatrics CVICU
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/02/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) clinician in a Level II Trauma Center. This position involves caring for a predominantly pediatric patient population with a variety of cardiac, respiratory, and surgical diagnoses. The role requires delivering high quality critical care to patients up to age 30, including post-surgical, congenital heart defect cases, and those requiring ventilator and Tracheostomy management. The clinician will work nights, providing essential patient care in a fast paced environment that emphasizes quick learning, critical thinking, and excellent time management skills.
Job Details
Schedule: Night shifts from 07:00 PM to 07:30 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Valid BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification, two years of PICU experience, with at least one year in Pediatric Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Units (PCICU).
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with cardiac patients, surgeries, ventilator and Trach management, aseptic technique, and ECMO or Peritoneal Dialysis experience preferred but not required. EPIC electronic medical record (EMR) experience is preferred.
Patient Types/Common Diagnoses: Care for mixed PICU/PCICU patients, primarily in PCICU, with diagnoses including congenital heart defects, post-surgical cardiac patients, respiratory illnesses such as RSV and asthma, trauma cases, and some neuro oncology patients.
Additional Information: Role involves floating to MedSurg, Emergency Department, or Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). No on-call, only standby for low census. Personal scrubs should be solid color, professional, with long hair secured. The position begins on 10/19/2026 and ends on 01/16/2027.
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 # . 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 Cardiac 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. Lets build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
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Worksite address
tacoma, WA, 98417, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.