Travel PICU RN - $2,929 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/07/2026
• Duration: 22 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 22 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pediatric ICU position requiring 2 years of high-acuity PICU experience at a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center.

Details

• Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center, teaching hospital with 247 licensed beds
• 24-bed PICU with average census of 21-23 patients
• Treats respiratory, trauma (including NAT), DKA, seizures, neurosurgical, renal failure, orthopedic, surgical, transplant (kidney and liver), complex medical, and blood disorder cases
• RN to patient ratios vary by acuity: 2:1, 1:1, or 1:2
• 12-hour day shift schedule, 0700-1900, 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• No on-call requirements for travelers
• Float requirement to Pediatric CVICU, NICU, Neonatal PCU, and General Peds as needed
• Schedule cycle rotates every 6 weeks
• EPIC EMR used

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Current BLS and PALS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of strong, high-acuity Pediatric ICU experience required
• Must be comfortable in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Experience with critical care vasoactive drip titration and invasive line management (ART lines/CVP) required
• Experience with ventilator and trach management, HFOV, CRRT, and chest tubes required
• Experience with specialized equipment including Arctic Sun, EVDs, Camino device, and Belmont Rapid Infuser required
• Skilled in sedation/analgesic drip management, PCA and epidural management, and Foley insertion/management
• Experience with Alaris and Medfusion pump management required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• Minimum one professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Manage high-acuity pediatric patients requiring critical care interventions and specialized device management
• Support bedside procedures with providers and participate in discharge planning
• Department supported by CNA/health care techs, unit secretaries, 24/7 charge nurses, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, resource nurses, respiratory therapists, intensivists, in-house residents and APPs
• Centralized and bedside patient monitoring using Phillips monitors
• Orientation includes NEO and 2 days of departmental orientation
• Holiday coverage required for approximately 75% of holidays
• RTO subject to manager approval
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• Previous permanent employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year before returning
• May float to Pediatric CVICU with competency assessed during interview

American Traveler Job ID #P-776390. 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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