Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Peoria, IL
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,420/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position available in a facility setting. The role involves providing care to critically ill pediatric patients, with a focus on medical, surgical, neuro, and cardiovascular diagnoses. The position requires working 12-hour day shifts, every other weekend, with potential holiday coverage. Candidates must have at least one year of relevant experience and hold active BLS and PALS certifications.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid Active Illinois (IL) license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated, BLS (American Heart Association), PALS (American Heart Association); minimum of 1 year of pediatric intensive care experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with pediatrics in ICU settings, proficiency in reading bedside Phillips monitors, and familiarity with ventilator equipment such as Avia, Servo U, Trilogy, and LTV.
- Duties: Provide comprehensive care to pediatric patients, recognize rhythm changes on bedside monitors, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including intensivists, APPs, residents, and pediatricians. Manage patient care with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:1-1:2, utilizing nurse aides and appropriate equipment.
- Additional Information: The unit is a Level 1 trauma setting with team coverage 24/7, including full staffing for float movements to PICU and lower levels of care, as well as in-house pediatricians and intensivists. The orientation includes 3-4 shifts of 12 hours each. Scrubs should be child-friendly; dress code is flexible. No float restrictions beyond PICU and lower levels. The facility operates with the EPIC charting system.
- Start and End Dates: 10/12/2026 to 01/11/2027.
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.
Peoria, IL
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The largest city on the Illinois River, Peoria's downtown offers scenic views of the water, with the Peoria RiverFront district one of the oldest urban areas in the state. It attracts visitors and locals of all ages as a prime spot for outdoor festivals, concerts and gatherings and offers outstanding restaurants, cultural centers and a river trail. The Riverfront Museum focuses on history, art and science and features five major permanent galleries and rotating exhibits. Over 9,000 acres of parkland, including the Luthy Botanical Garden and Peoria Zoo, attract nature lovers near and far. And everyone enjoys the seasonal Peoria RiverFront Market and Peoria Farmers Market at Metro Centre and their vast array of fresh, local fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, baked goods, honey and more.
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