TravelNurseSource is working with Revolution Healthcare Services to find a qualified PICU RN in Baltimore, Maryland, 21215!
Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse / Pediatric Intensive Care Unit – Maryland
Start Date: December 7, 2026
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 3x12-hour rotating shifts (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM / 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), with 5 weekend shifts scheduled within each 6-week period; weekend coverage may consist of either a Saturday or Sunday shift
Highlights:
- 6-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit serving infant, pediatric, and adolescent patients
- Common diagnoses include respiratory distress/failure, DKA, seizures, pain management, and sepsis
- 1:2 patient ratio across all shifts with interdisciplinary support including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, and Social Services
- Manage patients requiring moderate sedation, continuous drips, arterial lines, central lines, ventilators, and high-flow nasal cannula
- Cerner EMR system used for charting
- Contract length flexible; facility will consider assignments longer than 14 weeks
- Approximately 40 hours of orientation including virtual, clinical, and on-unit training
- Floating required to NICU and Pediatrics based on hospital needs
Requirements:
- Valid Maryland or Compact RN license required at time of submission
- Minimum 2 years of PICU experience required; first-time travelers accepted
- BCLS/BLS, PALS, and Basic EKG certifications required
- Strong dysrhythmia interpretation and management experience required
- Central line and PICC line management experience required
- Experience with anti-seizure medications, continuous sedation, IV vasopressors, and pediatric dosage calculations required
- ICP monitoring experience required
- Must be comfortable caring for ventilated pediatric patients and managing acute airways
- BiPAP/CPAP, arterial blood gas interpretation, and chest tube management experience required
- Proficiency with ventilators, high-flow nasal cannula, and BiPAP/CPAP equipment required
- Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of critically ill pediatric patients in a supportive, well-resourced environment. You'll work alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary team while gaining experience with complex cases and advanced critical care skills. The facility welcomes local candidates and first-time travelers, providing comprehensive orientation to ensure your success from day one.