PICU Registered Nurse
Madison, WI
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,455/weekOverview
- Start Date11/30/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Madison, WI. The position provides care for critically ill neonatal and pediatric patients in a high-acuity intensive care setting. The assignment includes night shifts, weekend coverage, and collaboration with multidisciplinary clinical support services.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, including every other weekend; 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse (RN) license; Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA); two years of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience; two years of acute care experience within the last three years in the submitted specialty; travel experience; Epic experience; successful completion of a telemetry examination before clearance to start.
- Preferred Qualifications: Level I trauma experience, cardiac experience, and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience.
- Additional Information: The position serves neonates, infants, pediatric patients, adolescents, and adults in a high-acuity setting. The assignment includes care involving ventilated patients, central lines, arterial lines, cardiac monitoring, airway management, hemodynamic monitoring, sedation, and other advanced critical-care interventions. Telemetry testing includes adult and pediatric rhythm identification and requires a passing score of 80% or higher.
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.
Madison, WI
About
Madison is the capital of Wisconsin, located about an hour west of Milwaukee. Frequently listed as one of the best places to live in the United States, this city ranks high in economy, diversity and education. Madison is a young and vibrant Midwestern town and is the home of the University of Wisconsin Madison, a top-ranked public institution. Visitors can’t miss the iconic Wisconsin State Capitol Building, a beautiful historic building located on a strip of land between Lakes Mendota and Monona, or the Olbrich Botanical Gardens, open year-round and boasting over 16 gardens. To really get a feel for this lively city, take a stroll down State Street, with seven blocks of bustling restaurants, beach access and street art.
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