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PICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatric Cardiac ICU Travel Nursing Contract in Omaha, Nebraska

Experienced PICU travel nurses can make an impact in Omaha, Nebraska, caring for critically ill neonates, infants, and children in a specialized pediatric cardiac ICU. This 13-week Registered Nurse travel contract offers a high-acuity setting, advanced monitoring, supportive interdisciplinary resources, and a 1:2 patient ratio. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.

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Pediatric Cardiac ICU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit / Pediatric Cardiac ICU
• Location: Omaha, Nebraska
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• End Date: January 18, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,430–$2,550
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Shift: 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Unit: 32-bed pediatric cardiac intensive care unit with an average daily census of 21
• Weekend Coverage: Three of six weekends during the contract
• Floating: PICU, NICU, and medical-surgical units as needed
• Orientation: 36 hours

PICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Nebraska
• At least 2 years of recent cardiac ICU, pediatric ICU, or pediatric CVICU experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• CCRN certification preferred
• Strong experience caring for pediatric patients with complex cardiac conditions
• Clinical proficiency with ventilated patients, arterial lines, central lines, vasopressors, cardiac infusions, sedation infusions, and hemodynamic monitoring
• Experience with post-cardiac surgery care and invasive cardiac monitoring
• ECMO and CRRT exposure or experience preferred
• Ability to provide care for neonates, infants, and pediatric patients
• Flu vaccination required; medical and religious exemptions may be considered

Pediatric Cardiac ICU Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive, family-centered nursing care to critically ill pediatric cardiac patients
• Care for patients recovering from open-heart surgery, including those with single ventricles, complex cardiac anatomy and physiology, heart failure, and heart transplants
• Monitor and manage patients receiving ventilatory support, high-flow nasal cannula, BiPAP/CPAP, and advanced airway care
• Assess and manage arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, chest tubes, and other invasive monitoring devices
• Administer and titrate IV vasopressors, antiarrhythmics, cardiac drips, sedation infusions, and blood products according to orders and protocols
• Interpret cardiac rhythms, arterial blood gases, and hemodynamic trends to identify changes in patient condition
• Support or assist with intubation, procedural sedation, suctioning, and emergency interventions
• Provide care for patients requiring or recovering from ECMO and CRRT when applicable
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, IV teams, rehabilitation services, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Educate and support families while maintaining accurate documentation and adherence to pediatric safety standards

Apply now for this pediatric cardiac ICU travel nursing opportunity in Omaha, Nebraska, and join a dedicated critical care team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.