PICU Registered Nurse
Houston, TX
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) nurse opportunity in Houston, Texas. This role involves providing specialized critical care to pediatric patients in a busy and collaborative unit environment. The position requires adaptability and a supportive approach to team-based patient care.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Certifications include BLS (Basic Life Support) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support). Education requirements, degree requirements, and location requirements are satisfied with current credentials. No prior experience is necessary, but a minimum of one year is typical.
• Preferred Qualifications: ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification is preferred.
• Float: Float rotation may be required between NICU level 1 or 2 units only.
• Additional Information: The unit predominantly handles procedures such as cleft palate repair, appendectomy, chest tube management, lumbar punctures, seizure management, and non-invasive cardiology. Services include neuro, orthopedic, general surgical, and thoracic cases such as thoracotomy, thoracoscopy, and pectus bar implants. The team values a supportive and collaborative personality. The unit operates on a full team environment where everyone assists each other, fostering a positive working atmosphere.
• Start Date: August 17, 2026
• Address: 7600 Fannin Street, Houston, Texas, 77054

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