Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $2,281 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Portland, Oregon. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/22/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Sep 22, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pediatric ICU / Mobile Transport position requiring flight or mobile transfer experience and both OR and WA/Compact RN licensure. Details Position based in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) with a dedicated pediatric mobile ICU transport team Transport team consists of one RN and one RT per shift, transporting neonatal and pediatric patients from outside facilities to a higher level of care Transport is physician-guided and may involve ground, fixed-wing, or rotor-wing transportation Team primarily transports patients to the home facility, with additional contracted transports for partner health systems 13-week assignment with a Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 18:30-07:00) Weekend requirement of at least every third weekend, with occasional additional weekend shifts as needed Uses Epic for charting Requirements active Ror RN RN license and WA/Compact RN license required prior to start (temporary Oregon license available if needed) Minimum of 3 years recent experience as a fully oriented neonatal/pediatric transport RN with strong NICU/PICU skills Flight and/or mobile transfer experience required for consideration BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications required Epic charting experience required Trauma Level I experience preferred Skilled in respiratory care including ventilator management, ETT/NT suctioning, BiPAP/CPAP, and ABG interpretation Experience with emergency medications including vasopressors, antiarrhythmics, and continuous sedation Proficient in arterial line and central line management, IV therapy, and phlebotomy Skilled in cardiovascular monitoring including dysrhythmia interpretation and management Experience with neurologic care including hydrocephalus/VP shunt management and hypothermia protocols Skilled in pediatric dosage calculations and use of the Broselow system Additional skills in intubation and UVC/UAC placement preferred Additional Information Complete flight training as part of orientation through a contracted training vendor, mirroring the training required of permanent transport team staff Provide critical care transport for neonatal and pediatric patients across a multi-state region Scrubs may be any color except black or camouflage; transport-specific scrubs are provided Free parking available in any unrestricted space Candidates may not reside within 50 miles of the facility Maximum of 7 days RTO permitted, with no RTO allowed during the first 2 weeks of the assignment Former staff must be separated from the facility/system for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler First-time travelers with qualifying transport experience are welcome to apply American Traveler Job ID P-741067. 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.