Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - $2,400 to $2,500 per week in Orange, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Location: Orange, CA
Agency: job.com
Pay: $2,400 to $2,500 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Registered Nurse – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

Location: Orange, CA
Start Date: December 15, 2025
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Nights | 3x12-Hour (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)

Position Overview:

We’re seeking experienced PICU Registered Nurses to join a high-acuity, high-volume Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in Orange, CA. The ideal candidate will have strong critical care experience in pediatric populations and the ability to manage complex, multi-system cases in a fast-paced Level I trauma environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct, high-quality care to critically ill infants, children, and adolescents (birth to 18 years).

• Manage patients with complex conditions such as metabolic disorders, respiratory failure, oncology, neurosurgical, and cardiac cases.

• Assist with and manage patients on ventilators, ECMO, and CRRT .

• Perform and interpret arterial lines, central lines, and hemodynamic monitoring .

• Administer and titrate critical medications including vasopressors, sedatives, and anti-seizure medications .

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and social services to ensure comprehensive care.

• Maintain accurate electronic documentation in Cerner .

Requirements

Requirements:

• Active RN License (California)

• Minimum 1.5 years of recent experience in a high-acuity/high-census PICU (2 years strongly preferred)

• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)

  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

• Preferred Experience:

  • Trauma Level I facility

  • CRRT, ECMO, and high-volume pediatric ICU cases

• Charting: Cerner (preferred)

• Travel Experience: Preferred; previous contract extensions a plus