American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Walnut Creek, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/06/2026
- Duration: 26 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 6, 2026
- Length: 26 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a PICU RN for a 12-hour day shift assignment requiring a CA RN license, PALS/BLS certification, and 2+ years of recent PICU experience.
Details
- Work in an 8-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit within a Level 2 trauma facility
- Patient ratio of 1:2 with criteria for 1:1 as needed
- Patient population includes respiratory illness, spinal surgery, craniotomy, sepsis, shock, diabetic ketoacidosis, general surgery, and ENT cases, ages infant and up
- 12-hour day shift schedule, 07:00 AM - 07:30 PM, 36 hours per week
- Up to 4 weekend shifts per month required
- No on-call requirements
- Floating required to Pediatrics or NICU, up to 1-2 units per shift, with travelers floating first
- Uses Epic documentation system and Pyxis medication system
- Special equipment includes Phillips MX 800 monitors
- Respiratory therapy available 24/7; RTs manage ventilators
- 24/7 in-house PICU intensivist coverage
Requirements
- Active CA RN license required
- Current BLS and PALS certification (AHA only) required
- NRP certification preferred
- Minimum 2 years of recent clinical experience required
- Minimum 2 years of recent PICU specialty experience required
- Previous travel experience and Epic experience preferred
- Two clinical references from the last two places of employment, including one from a nurse manager or director, required for consideration
- Complete employment history for the past 7 years required for consideration
- Current skills checklist (valid within the past year) required for consideration
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care in a primary care modality within the PICU
- 3 to 4 days of orientation provided
- Facility-specific specialty testing required
- Must be available for 2 of 3 winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's) and 2 of 3 summer holidays (Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day)
- Dress code requires professional-colored scrubs (no denim), non-skid closed-toe shoes, minimal jewelry, and neat hair/facial hair
- Nail polish must be chip-free with no gels, acrylics, or extensions
- Magnet-designated hospital
- Local candidates within a 50-mile radius may be considered at a local rate
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
American Traveler Job ID #P-755721. 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
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.