Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $2,351 per week

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Clinical Nurse

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate will possess the necessary skills and certifications to provide high-quality patient care in a dynamic clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform aseptic and sterile techniques.
• Manage basic dressing changes and various medical devices including ventilators, trachs, and g-tubes/j-tubes.
• Conduct suctioning and provide care for feeding tubes and chest tubes.
• Administer epidurals and patient-controlled analgesia (PCAs).
• Manage IV drip rates and Foley insertion and management.
• Prepare patients for discharge and assist with care continuity.
• Provide care for diverse patient types including respiratory patients, those with oncology needs, and trauma cases.
• Assist with CRRT using the Prismax system, experience preferred.
• Support patients in high-stress situations including Stat categories and surgical procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Experience in the Critical Care Unit (CICU) is preferred.
• Strong ability in handling respiratory patients (high flow, CPAP, BiPAP), as well as management of chronic illnesses.
• Certifications: BLS and PALS required.

Patient Care

The position involves working with a variety of patient populations, including those with:

• Respiratory issues: CPAP, BiPAP.
• Oncology needs and other chronic conditions.
• Trauma cases such as falls or MVAs.
• Surgical cases including appendectomies, bowel obstructions, and more.
• Patients with congenital heart defects.

Working Environment

This role will require flexibility in scheduling, including every other weekend rotation. Shifts are available from 0700-1900 or 1900-0700. Scrub colors are flexible, although hooded shirts and long sleeves must not extend below the elbow.

Floating Expectations

Travel across multiple locations may be required as a part of standard operations, including potential floating to MedSurg, ED, or NICU as needed for support.

Technology

Familiarity with Epic EMR is preferred for documentation and patient management purposes.

If you have a passion for patient care and meet the above qualifications, we encourage you to apply to join our team dedicated to improving patient outcomes.

Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #38018805. 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: RN PICU

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