Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - $1,744 per week in Houston, TX

Registered Nurse (RN) | Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Location: Houston, TX
Agency: TalentBurst, Inc.
Pay: $1,744 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/24/2026

About the Position

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – PICU

Houston, Texas

Shift: Days | 36 Hours/Week | 13-Week Travel Assignment

Assignment Details

• Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• Shift: Day Shift
• Hours: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Schedule: 3 x 12-hour shifts (36 hours/week)
• Auto-Offer: Yes

Unit Information

• Facility Address: 7600 Fannin St, Houston, TX
• Unit Location: 5th Floor, West Tower
• Unit Size: 14–22 beds
• EMR: Meditech

Staffing & Patient Care

• Collaborative team environment with Charge Nurse, Unit Secretary, and bedside RNs.
• Nurse staffing varies based on patient acuity and census.
• Typical patient ratio: 4:1 (Med/Surg population).

Patient Population & Procedures

The unit cares for pediatric patients requiring medical and surgical care, including:

• Cleft palate repairs
• Appendectomies
• Chest tube management
• Lumbar punctures
• Seizure management
• Non-invasive cardiology patients
• Thoracic procedures (thoracotomy, thoracoscopy, pectus bar placement)
• Orthopedic and General Surgery patients

Note: No neurosurgery, stroke, or foreign body airway removal cases.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of PICU RN experience
• Current BLS Certification
• Current PALS Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• ACLS Certification

Floating

• May float to NICU Level I or Level II as needed.

Schedule Requirements

• 4 weekend days every 4 weeks
• No on-call requirement

Dress Code

• Royal Blue Scrubs

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Why TalentBurst?
At TalentBurst, we deliver more than talent, we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth.

Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.