Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $1,890 per week

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

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position in Denver, Colorado. This role involves providing critical care for pediatric cardiac and neonatal patients within a specialized unit utilizing advanced equipment and technology. The RN will work collaboratively with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to complex pediatric populations.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.


• Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience of more than 2 years, ACLS, BLS, & PALS certifications, and candidates must meet educational requirements and possibly specific location requirements.


• Preferred Qualifications: Peritoneal dialysis, CRRT skills, ECMO bedside experience preferred.


• Additional Information: The unit has 10 beds in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, equipped with Phillips monitors, Medfusion, and Baxter pumps. The team averages 10 years of nursing experience and maintains a culture of safety, serving congenital cardiac and neonatal populations with advanced equipment such as the centrimag, prismax, and arctic sun. The multidisciplinary team includes board-certified pediatric and congenital heart intensivists, fostering a collaborative environment focused on compassionate, high-quality critical care. The assignment begins on 08/17/2026.

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 #1292400. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

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