Registered Nurse PICU

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Houston, Texas. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care Discipline: RN Start Date: ASAP Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted. Job Title Travel RN – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Location Houston, Texas Schedule / Job Type Contract | Travel | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 13-Week Assignment Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care in a 14–22 bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit with nurse-to-patient ratios of up to 4:1 Support and perform procedures including cleft palate repair, appendectomy, chest tube management, lumbar punctures, and seizure management Assist with thoracic cases such as thoracotomy, thoracoscopy, and pectus bar implants, as well as neuro, ortho, and general surgery services Document patient care accurately using Meditech EMR Work collaboratively within a full team environment, supporting colleagues across shifts as needed Float to NICU Level 1 or Level 2 as required based on unit needs Required Qualifications Active Registered Nurse (RN) license Minimum 1 year of PICU experience Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification Ability to work 4 weekend days every 4 weeks; no on-call requirement Preferred Experience / Skills Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification Experience in a charge-nurse-free unit environment Familiarity with Meditech EMR Why Join Us Join a supportive, collaborative PICU team where all staff work together across a diverse and clinically rich pediatric specialty environment Gain valuable travel nursing experience in a well-established pediatric facility serving neuro, ortho, general surgery, and thoracic patient populations Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID 769939. 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: Registered Nurse - PICU About Concentric Healthcare Staffing Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust. The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth. Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline. Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others