PICU Registered Nurse
Oakland, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$3,225/weekOverview
- Start Date08/31/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Nurse position in Oakland, California. This role involves providing high-quality intensive care for pediatric patients within a dedicated unit. The nurse will be responsible for delivering specialized patient care, following hospital policies and procedures, and working collaboratively with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per day, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: 5 years of cardiac experience; 5 years of straight Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience (not floating); graduate of an accredited nursing program; valid Registered Nurse license in the state where care is provided; Basic Life Support (BLS); Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS).
- Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree in nursing or a related field.
- Additional Information: Candidates must possess and maintain relevant licenses and certifications as listed. No minimum experience requirement beyond the specified qualifications. The position is located in Oakland, California, with start date on 08/24/2026.
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
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with 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.
About Oakland, CA
As a Travel Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse in Oakland, CA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Oakland is higher than the national average, especially housing costs.
- However, wages generally match up with the higher cost of living.
- Summer average highs are around 72-75°F, and winter average lows are around 45-48°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Oakland, but they may require some searching due to high demand in the area.
- Oakland is relatively car-friendly, but public transportation options such as buses, BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit), and ferries are also available for getting around.
- Oakland is a diverse city with a wide range of ethnicities and ages.
- Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to air quality.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in the area.
- Oakland offers a variety of activities including fine dining, waterfront excursions, walks and cruises around Lake Merritt, museums, art galleries, shops, performing arts venues, and musical performances at historic theaters.
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