Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVPICU for a travel nursing job in Austin, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CVPICU
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/11/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Open Heart specialty position available in a designated healthcare facility. This role involves providing specialized care to neonatal through young adult patients with congenital heart disease, post-surgical repair, heart failure, arrhythmias, transplant, and ventricular assist device support. The position requires prior Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit experience, with a focus on complex cardiac patients requiring close monitoring and advanced interventions.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, BLS (Basic Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), 3 years of experience in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit or open heart cardiac care, and current license/certificate verification. Candidates must also possess a valid Nursys license, and be listed on the organizations profile. Professional references and completion of the Ascension skills checklist are required.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience specifically with neonatal through young adult cardiac care, including post surgical repair and transplant procedures.
- Additional Information: The unit features a 24-bed Pediatric cardiac ICU and a 12-bed overflow unit, caring for patients with congenital heart defects, arrhythmias, and ventricular assist devices. Care involves managing patients from neonatal to young adult age groups, with occasional adult congenital heart disease patients.
- Submission Requirements: All candidates must verify licensure and certifications as outlined, and complete the organizations assessment and checklist as part of the application process.
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
Cross Country Job ID . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Open Heart
About 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.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
