Travel Pediatric ICU RN - $2,275 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Columbia, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Pediatric ICU position requiring 2+ years of PICU experience and BLS/PALS certification.

Details

• General Pediatric ICU setting
• Patient ratio of 1:2-3
• Night shift, 3x12 hours, 19:00-7:30
• Blocked schedules available: Fri/Sat/Sun or Sat/Sun/Mon
• Schedule will fit the needs of the unit, including rotating shifts
• Cerner charting system preferred but not required
• Mandatory floating required, including Patient Observer/Sitter duties across the organization
• On-call availability required

Requirements

• Active MO or Compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• BLS and PALS certifications required
• TNCC certification preferred but not required
• Minimum 2 years of PICU experience required
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and administration of blood and blood products
• Experience with arterial line management, central line care, and PICC line management
• Proficient in pediatric dosage calculations and administration of emergency medications including antiarrhythmics and IV vasopressors
• Respiratory skills required including ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, ABG interpretation, and tracheostomy care
• Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and telemetry monitoring
• Ability to ambulate, reach, and move objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs

Additional Information

• Care for critically ill pediatric patients in a fast-paced ICU environment
• Facility operates 24/7, 365 days a year, requiring flexibility for rotating shifts and inclement weather coverage
• Required to work at least 50% of holidays occurring during the contract
• Maximum RTO of 10 days, with none permitted during the first week due to orientation
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Travelers residing within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible for consideration
• Travelers residing 51-74 miles away may be offered at a local rate
• Routine contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses should be expected
• Non-billable training modules (4-6 hours) completed during orientation and annually

American Traveler Job ID #P-764053. 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: Travel RN - Pediatric ICU

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