Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse

PICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract) – Night Shift

We are seeking an experienced PICU RN for a 13-week contract on a 12-hour night shift (18:45 – 07:15). This is an excellent opportunity to work in a high-acuity, fast-paced pediatric critical care environment.

Compensation: $75–$80/hour

Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week

Position Overview

• Unit: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (24 beds; avg census 21–23)
• Patient Ratio: Based on acuity (2:1, 1:1, 1:2)
• First-time travelers accepted: Yes
• Teaching hospital with full multidisciplinary support

Patient Population

• Respiratory and trauma (including non-accidental trauma)
• DKA, seizures, neurosurgical cases
• Acute/chronic renal failure
• Orthopedic and post-surgical patients
• Transplants: kidney and liver (whole/partial)
• Complex medical conditions and blood disorders

Required Experience & Certifications

• Minimum 2 years of high-acuity PICU experience
• Active RN license
• BLS and PALS required

Skills & Experience Required

• EPIC EMR proficiency
• Vasoactive drip titration and critical care management
• Invasive lines (ART lines, CVP), sterile techniques
• Ventilator, trach, and HFOV management
• CRRT, chest tubes, feeding tubes, epidurals, PCA
• Devices: Artic Sun, Camino, Belmont Rapid Infuser
• Bedside procedures with providers

Support & Resources

• 24/7 intensivists, RT, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV team
• Unit secretary and healthcare tech support
• Residents and APPs in-house
• Advanced monitoring and equipment available

Additional Details

• Floating may be required to Pediatric CVICU, NICU, or general pediatrics
• Orientation includes NEO + 2 departmental days
• Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks
• Scrubs: Navy
• Free parking

*Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials.

Pride Health provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, company-paid life and long-term disability insurance, and optional supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses, and children. Additional perks include short-term disability, accident and critical illness coverage, identity theft protection, a 403b retirement plan, and tuition reimbursement of up to $4,000 annually for full-time employees.

Interested? Apply now!

About Pride Health

Pride Health is Pride Global's healthcare staffing branch, providing recruitment solutions for healthcare professionals and the industry at large since 2010.

As a minority-owned business that delivers exceptional service to its clients and candidates by capitalizing on diverse recruiting, account management, and staffing backgrounds, Pride Health's expert team provides tailored and swift sourcing solutions to help connect healthcare talent with their dream jobs. Our personalized approach within the industry shines through as we continue cultivating honest and open relationships with our network of healthcare professionals, creating an unparalleled environment of trust and loyalty.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.