Travel PICU Registered Nurse - $2,505 per week

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

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) Rochester, Minnesota. This position involves coordinating nursing care for critically ill pediatric patients across various specialties, including medical, surgical, trauma, orthopedic, cardiac, neurological, and pulmonary. The RN will support the units transplant and complex multi-organ patients, working within a diverse, dynamic environment to ensure high-quality patient care and family support.

Job Details

• Location: Rochester, MN


• Shift Schedule: Rotating shifts, with 12-hour shifts; 36 hours per week.


• Start Date: 07/27/2026


• Required Qualifications: Minimum education includes being a student or graduate of an accredited baccalaureate, associate, or diploma nursing program; current RN license per applicable state requirements; at least one year of RN experience in a relevant care setting within the last five years; one year of recent travel RN experience; and two years of PICU RN experience. Experience in Level 1 trauma and intubated patient care is required. Solid organ transplant experience is strongly preferred.


• Preferred Qualifications: Certifications in CCRN and TCTCN are strongly preferred. Additional specialty certifications such as BLS, PALS, and RN license are required.


• Schedule Notes: This assignment offers 12-hour rotating day/night shifts with every third weekend required. Floating to other units may be required.


• Additional Information: The RN supports professional nursing practice following the American Nurses Association (ANA) Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice and the organizations nursing model. Responsibilities include patient education, care transitions, leadership, and mentoring within a pediatric ICU setting caring for critically ill children with complex conditions.

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 #1284237. 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