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Travel PICU RN - $1,701 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing

  • Alexandria, LA
  • Today
  • $1,701 Per Week

Highlights

Perform and assist with procedures including spinal taps, titration of critical drips (sedation, vasoactive, paralytic), sedated MRI, EKG/EEG/telemetry, port access and discontinuation, and intubation/extubation. Operate unit equipment including Alaris IV pumps, Bair Hugger, Kangaroo Feeding Pump, Giraffe infant warmer, ventilators, BiPAP, and high-flow O2.

Numbers & Facts

LocationAlexandria, LA

Description

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Alexandria, Louisiana.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 10/19/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.


Job Title

Travel RN – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

Location

Alexandria, LA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Rotating Weekends | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care in a 6-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit with patient ratios of 1:1–2
  • Perform and assist with procedures including spinal taps, titration of critical drips (sedation, vasoactive, paralytic), sedated MRI, EKG/EEG/telemetry, port access and discontinuation, and intubation/extubation
  • Operate unit equipment including Alaris IV pumps, Bair Hugger, Kangaroo Feeding Pump, Giraffe infant warmer, ventilators, BiPAP, and high-flow O2
  • Document patient care accurately using Meditech EMR and Pyxis medication dispensing system
  • May float to NICU (low acuity), Nursery, or OB/GYN if qualified, and work a mixed schedule of days, nights, and weekends to meet staffing needs

Required Qualifications

  • Active RN license in good standing
  • Minimum 1 year of Pediatric ICU nursing experience required — candidates without this experience will not be considered
  • Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and PALS
  • Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

  • Experience in PICU and/or NICU settings
  • Background in women's health areas such as labor and delivery or OB/GYN
  • Strong multitasking and prioritization skills with a self-starter, organized, and patient-centered approach

Why Join Us

  • Opportunity to work in a specialized pediatric critical care environment within a well-established, Joint Commission–accredited facility serving Central Louisiana
  • Gain experience with a diverse range of critical procedures and equipment in a collaborative, team-oriented unit

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #784667. 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 - PICU

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

 

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

 

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

 

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others

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