Travel PICU RN - $2,731 per week

WCS Healthcare Partners is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Our client, a leading healthcare provider, is looking for an RN - PICU to start right away.

Location: New Brunswick, NJ

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU.
• Manage ventilators, CVVH, and administer vaccines.
• Interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Float to NICU, Peds, Stepdown, Intermediate units, and PHOC as required.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using the EPIC charting system.

Requirements

• Active NJ or Compact nursing license.
• Minimum of 2.5 years of acute care experience in a critical care setting.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications; NIHSS preferred.
• Experience with ventilator management and cardiac monitoring.
• EPIC charting experience required.
• Willingness to work every other weekend and fulfill winter holiday requirements.

WCS Healthcare Partners Job ID #26-11618. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN - PICU

About WCS Healthcare Partners

With WCS Healthcare Partners, every Job Seeker grows stronger, moving one step forward with each job placement. We take the time to get to know the needs and qualifications of each Healthcare professional to match you with the right clinical setting, patient population, merging your compensation and career goals with your desired work environment. Our recruiters are experts at navigating the dynamic nature of healthcare employers to get your resume in front of the right decision makers.

NURSING

● Registered Nurses (RN)

● Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)

● Travel Nursing

● Quality Assurance/Review, Performance Improvement, HEDIS

● Nursing Leadership

● Case Management

ALLIED HEALTH

● Technologists: Medical, Laboratory, Cardiac, RadTech, X-Ray

● Therapy: Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy

● Social Work: LCSW/LMSW, Case Management, Care Coordination

● Med Support: Medical Assistants, Phlebotomy, Surgical/Sterile Techs

● Pharmacists and Pharmacy Techs

● Dental Hygienist, Dental Assistants

OPERATIONS & FINANCE

● Practice Management

● Clinical Operations

● Administrative Support

● Reception, Clerical, Call Center

● Claims Appeals/Denials/Reimbursement

● Insurance Pre-Authorizations

● Medical Billing/Coding

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Weekly pay