Travel PICU RN - $2,527 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pediatric ICU position at a Level 1 trauma center, requiring PALS certification and prior PICU experience.

Details

• Level 1 trauma acute care setting in a combined Medical/Surgical/Neuro/CV PICU with 16 ICU and 16 Intermediate beds
• Nurse to patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:2
• 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Every other weekend required (Fri/Sat night or Sat/Sun day)
• May require working 1 significant and 1 insignificant holiday depending on assignment dates
• No call or standby requirements
• Floating required to PICU and lower levels of care by turn; NICU floating optional; full team floating when applicable
• EPIC EMR used
• Dedicated charge RN and house supervisor on every shift; intensivists, APPs, and residents in house 24/7
• 1 PCT covering the entire PICU unit
• 24/7 monitor tech support with bedside Philips monitors
• Uses Avia, Servo U, and Home Vent Trilogy/LTV ventilator equipment

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Current BLS and PALS certifications (AHA) required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required; 2 years of PICU experience preferred, otherwise Intermediate-level placement will be considered
• Must be able to recognize cardiac rhythm changes and implement associated interventions
• Negative drug screen required for all panels per facility Drug-Free Campus policy

Additional Information

• Provide direct nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients across medical, surgical, neuro, and cardiovascular diagnoses
• 3-4 shifts of unit-specific orientation provided
• No scrub color restrictions; dress code should be child-friendly
• COVID vaccination not required for this facility
• Local rate applies for candidates with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility; no radius restriction on eligibility
• First-time travelers may be considered depending on experience level

American Traveler Job ID #P-759584. 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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