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

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/08/2026 Duration: 12 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Oakland. This position provides specialized nursing care for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents in a 23-bed pediatric intensive care setting. The role supports patients with complex cardiac and neurological conditions and requires collaboration with multidisciplinary clinical services.

Job Details Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Weekend coverage is included, and shifts may vary.

Required Qualifications: Active California Registered Nurse license Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Five years of pediatric intensive care experience Teaching hospital experience Experience with required electronic charting Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit experience Previous charge experience Level I trauma experience Float: Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information: Patient assignments are typically two patients per nurse on nights. Patient populations include neonates, infants, children, adolescents, and pediatric patients. The unit provides care for mixed neurological and cardiac conditions in a Level I trauma setting. Required clinical capabilities include ventilator management, airway care, arterial line management, central line care, hemodynamic monitoring, continuous sedation, intravenous vasopressors, external ventricular drain management, intracranial pressure monitoring, continuous renal replacement therapy, and post-cardiac surgery care. Orientation includes 24 hours. Clinical support services include physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, radiology, social services, and unit secretary support.

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: 2026-10-31 Cross Country Job ID 1329222. 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