PICU | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract - Tacoma, WA

PICU | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – Tacoma, WA Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse - Travel Nurse Assignment in Tacoma, Washington Travel to Tacoma, WA for a rewarding PICU Registered Nurse opportunity in a high-acuity pediatric critical care setting. Tacoma offers a scenic Pacific Northwest setting with access to waterfront views, local dining, and outdoor recreation, making it an appealing place to live and work while advancing your travel nursing career. Join a collaborative healthcare team caring for complex pediatric and cardiac patients while using your ICU nursing skills, clinical judgment, and compassionate bedside care to make a meaningful impact every day. Position: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment Location: Tacoma, Washington 98405 Start Date: 10/19/2026 Duration: 13 weeks Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed hours Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020 - $2,130 Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend, unless otherwise arranged Floating: May be asked to assist in MedSurg, ED, NICU, helping hand, or sitter roles as needed On Call: No on-call requirement; low-census standby may apply First-Time Traveler: Accepted Job Requirements Active Registered Nurse (RN) license BLS and PALS certifications required Minimum 2 years of PICU nursing experience required At least 1 year of PCICU experience required Strong experience with pediatric cardiac, respiratory, neuro, medical, and surgical patients Experience with ventilator and trach management, suctioning, central line care, chest tubes, drip management, and tube management EPIC experience preferred ECMO and CRRT experience preferred, but not required Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity pediatric critical care environment Excellent communication, time management, critical thinking, and teamwork skills Responsibilities Provide skilled nursing care to predominantly PCICU patients, with the ability to support general PICU patients as needed Care for pediatric patients with complex cardiac, respiratory, surgical, medical, and neuro diagnoses Monitor and manage patients recovering from surgery, cardiac procedures, trauma, and other critical conditions Perform aseptic and sterile procedures, dressing changes, and line care Manage ventilators, trachs, suctioning, NG/G/GJ/J tubes, chest tubes, epidurals, PCA pumps, and medication drips Support central line dressing changes, central line blood draws, and peripheral lab draws Deliver safe, compassionate care while maintaining strong attention to detail and patient safety Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy and the interdisciplinary care team to support positive outcomes for pediatric patients and families Adapt quickly to changing patient needs and provide assistance across assigned float areas when needed 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision 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. GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr General Healthcare Resources, Inc.