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

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/30/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Nurse Houston, TX. This role involves providing specialized care to critically ill pediatric patients in a fast-paced unit. The position requires a dedicated healthcare professional skilled in pediatric critical care, ready to deliver compassionate, evidence-based nursing services.

Job Details Location: Houston, TX Schedule: Nights shift (12 hours) with a minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 08/17/2026 Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Unit Information: Number of beds: 14-22 Type of staff: Day shift nurses and night shift nurses, unit secretary, with a preference for nurses without a cortical neuro critical care (cnc) skills Patient ratios: Med/Surg 4:1 Equipment used: Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Meditech Typical procedures performed: Cleft palate repair, appendectomy, chest tube management, lumbar punctures, seizure management, noninvasive cardiology, thoracic cases such as thoracotomy/thoracoscopy, pectus bar implants Supportive Personality Traits: Supportive and collaborative, fostering a full team environment where everyone assists each other Floating Areas: NICU level 1 or 2 only Dress Code: Royal blue scrub attire Unit Policies and Guidelines: Please refer to attached policies and guidelines for further details Schedule and Commitments: Four weekend days every four weeks; no on-call required Number of Positions: 1 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 Posted Date: 2026-10-08 Cross Country Job ID 1300174. 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. 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.

Benefits 401k retirement plan Referral bonus