PICU Registered Nurse
El Paso, TX
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity available in a healthcare facility located in El Paso, Texas. This contract position is designed to support a specialized pediatric unit focused on critical care, including the management of patients with diagnoses such as septic shock requiring vaso-active drips and mechanical ventilation. The role involves providing high-quality care in a dynamic and growing environment, with an emphasis on teamwork and adaptability.

Job Details:

• Location: El Paso, Texas
• Position: Contract Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse (RN)
• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Target Start Date: 09/07/2026
• Certifications and Qualifications: RN license, BLS, ALS, PALS, Pediatric ICU experience, Pediatric experience, 3 years of nursing experience preferred, minimum of 0 years required
• Typical Schedule: Night shifts with four weekend shifts per month, with variations based on AM and PM shifts
• Unit information:
  • Pediatric unit with Intensive Care needs
  • 19 beds (10 PICU beds, 9 Pediatric beds)
  • Staff of 27 members including charge nurses and bedside nurses on each shift
  • Patient ratios: 1:2 in PICU, 1:3 in IMC, 1:5 in Peds with PCT support
  • Equipment includes Hillrom beds, GC monitors, ICU Medial Plum 360 pumps, and Medfusion syringe pumps
  • EMR system: Meditech
  • Procedures commonly performed include lumbar punctures, intubations, chest tube placements, and conscious sedation
• Additional Information:
  This unit is known for establishing a strong foundation in pediatric critical care, caring for critically ill patients with complex diagnoses. Its team is experienced, and the environment is ideal for a professional seeking growth and a collaborative team setting. Dress code includes galaxy blue scrubs, with policies available the organization.

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