Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatric PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Baltimore, Maryland.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Pediatric PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/03/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Pediatric Step-Down, Baltimore, Maryland. This position provides care to pediatric and adolescent patients in a mixed rehabilitation and step-down setting. The role supports patients with complex medical and rehabilitation needs, including traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, burns, feeding disorders, tracheostomy, and ventilator requirements.

Job Details Schedule: Rotating 12-hour day and night shifts, 36 hours per week; every other weekend and holidays as scheduled.

Required Qualifications: Active Maryland or compact Registered Nurse (RN) license Minimum of 2 years of experience Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification Experience caring for pediatric patients in a step-down, medical-surgical, or rehabilitation setting Experience with tracheostomy care and ventilator management Experience with pediatric medication administration, feedings, central and peripheral line care, intravenous therapy, oxygen delivery systems, nasogastric tube management, suctioning, isolation precautions, wound care, and spinal cord injury care Preferred Qualifications: Experience with the Meditech charting system Pediatric rehabilitation or pediatric medical-surgical experience Additional Information: Patient population includes pediatrics and adolescents. Typical patient ratio is 1:4. Common diagnoses include traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, gunshot wounds, motor vehicle accidents, burns, feeding disorders, failure to thrive, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, and post-orthopedic surgical conditions requiring physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, pharmacy, and unit secretarial support. Influenza vaccination is required without exemptions. Two pre-approved time-off days are available.

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: 2026-10-30 Cross Country Job ID 1328806. 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 / Step Down 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