Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatrics CVICU for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Pediatrics CVICU Discipline: RN Start Date: 01/11/2027 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Pediatric Open Heart Unit position supporting complex cardiothoracic procedures for neonatal, infant, pediatric, and adult-sized patients. The role requires specialized pediatric cardiovascular operating room experience, strong perioperative skills, and participation in call and weekend rotations.

Job Details Schedule: Day shifts are scheduled for 12 hours, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Required Qualifications: Minimum of 3 years of pediatric cardiovascular operating room experience Registered nurse license in Washington State or a compact state Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification Preferred Qualifications: Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification Intravenous (IV) start experience Scrubbing experience Arterial line experience Experience circulating for complex pediatric cardiothoracic cases Float: Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information: Care may include neonates, infants, pediatric patients, adult-sized patients, developmentally delayed patients, and patients with congenital anomalies. Cardiothoracic procedures may include Tetralogy of Fallot repairs, pericardial windows, transposition of the great vessels repairs, open-heart valve repairs, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) ligation through thoracotomy, and atrial septal defect (ASD) repairs. General operating room support may be required when the pediatric cardiovascular operating room is not busy. Call includes one call shift per week and two weekends within a six-week period. A 30-minute response time is required for call assignments.

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 1245847. 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 Open Heart 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