Registered Nurse / Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Job Summary
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse (RN) Norfolk, VA. This role involves providing specialized care to a diverse patient population ranging from infants to adults with complex medical conditions, including neurosurgery, respiratory, and cardiac diagnoses. The position offers rotating 12-hour shifts with every other weekend and holiday coverage, supporting high-acuity care in a dynamic hospital environment.

Job Details

• Position: RN - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
• Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• Location: Norfolk, VA
• Schedule: Rotating shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, active certifications, 3 years of experience, at least 2 travel assignments, and current flu vaccination (seasonal requirement).
• Additional Clinical Responsibilities: Skilled in post-neurosurgery care, pulmonary management (including ventilators and breathing treatments), cardiac procedures (including ECMO, CRRT, line placements, and medication titration), and management of critical patients with complex needs.
• Use of Ancillary Staff: Yes, CNA support
• Float Support Areas: NICU and General Care Floor (Pediatric)
• Patient Population: Infants, pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients
• Typical Diagnoses/Treatments Include: Respiratory, neuro, and cardiac conditions with procedures such as chest tube care, airway management, blood product administration, cardioversion, and sedation.

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

Other

As one of the leading suppliers of travel healthcare professionals and a Best of Staffing® Talent Award winner, Cross Country Nurses offers thousands of opportunities for healthcare professionals across the country. We have relationships with more than 2,500 healthcare facilities nationwide and offer excellent compensation and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry. Have the freedom to decide where you want to work and take your career where you want it to go when you travel with us.