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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 Dallas, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/19/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Open Heart (PICU OH) registered nurse position located in Dallas, Texas. This role involves providing compassionate, skilled care for pediatric patients with congenital heart disease, including those post-operative and in critical condition. The position requires working night shifts with a schedule that includes rotating weekends, supporting a dedicated team caring for ICU and step-down level patients.
Job Details:
Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: 1 year of Pediatric Critical Care Unit (CICU) or Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience as staff nurse; 3-4 contracts in a dedicated pediatric CICU; 2 years minimum PICU experience; experience with caring for patients with congenital heart disease and post-operative management; experience with arterial lines, central lines, transthoracic lines; certifications including PALS, BLS, ACLS
Preferred Qualifications: 2+ years of Pediatric CICU/CVICU experience; at least 1 year experience with neonatal cardiac patients pre-op and post-op; 2+ years Pediatric cardiac experience in step-down or cardiology floor
Additional Information: Unit cares for ICU and step-down patients with staffing based on census and acuity; typical procedures include central line and arterial line placement, conscious sedation, intubation, post-op recovery, sternal closures, codes, ECMO cannulation, CRRT, and manual PDB. The team uses Meditech electronic medical records and various clinical equipment, including IV pumps, beds, GE radiant warmers, and Somanetics NIRS machines.
Floats: Float: Float rotation may be required.
Weekends and On-call: Rotating weekends (day shifts on Saturday and Sunday, night shifts on Friday and Saturday); no on-call responsibilities.
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
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.
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. Lets build your best life - one assignment at a time.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
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Worksite address
dallas, TX, 75215, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.