PICU Registered Nurse
Iowa City, IA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,475/weekOverview
- Start Date07/27/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Nurse position available in Iowa City, Iowa. The role involves providing specialized nursing care in a high-acuity pediatric intensive care setting. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. This position offers night shifts with a schedule of 12-hour shifts and a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Job Details:
- Location: Iowa City, Iowa
- Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
- Shift Hours: 12 hours
- Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
- Start Date: 07/27/2026
- Travel Required: No
- Float: No
- Required Qualifications: Current licensure in Iowa or comparable licensure, level 1 or 2 trauma certification, large hospital experience, and at least 2 years of PICU experience
- Schedule: Nights and D/N shifts, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week
- Additional Information: The position involves working in a large hospital with trauma level 1 or 2 designation, requiring experience in pediatric critical care
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 Iowa City, IA
As a Travel Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse in Iowa City, IA here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up well with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 84°F and winter lows of 14°F.
- Expect warm summers and cold winters.
- Short-term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially near the university.
- Car-friendly city with ample parking.
- Limited public transportation options, but the compact size makes it bike-friendly.
- Diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include allergies, respiratory conditions, and obesity.
- Iowa City has a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
- Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, college sports events, and numerous outdoor activities including hiking, biking, and water sports near the Iowa River.
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