Travel PICU RN - $3,943 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PICU/ECMO position at an academic medical center requiring Epic and ECMO pump experience along with an active MI RN license.

Details

• Work in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) of a large-volume pediatric and adult ECMO program
• Focus on pediatric ECMO patients who are stable on ECMO, including congenital heart disease, congenital diaphragmatic hernias, and respiratory failure cases
• Rotating day (3x12, 7:00-19:00) and night (3x12, 19:00-7:00) shifts
• Patient ratios of 1:1, occasionally 1:2 for pediatric circuits, and 1:3 in adults using a remote monitoring and rounding care model
• Required to work 2 weekends per 4-week scheduling period
• No on-call responsibilities
• No floating required
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active MI RN license required in-hand at time of submission (compact license not accepted)
• Current BLS certification and RRT required
• Minimum 1-2 years of RN experience required
• ECMO pump experience required
• Prior ECMO specialist experience at an urban/academic medical center required for first-time travelers
• Epic charting system experience required
• Skills in IV therapy and blood product administration required
• Experience with care of patients on ECMO and nurse-driven ECMO protocols
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, CVP monitoring, and post cardiac surgery care preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Two professional references required from a manager or supervisor (charge RNs not accepted)
• Flu vaccination required with no exemptions

Additional Information

• Provide direct care to pediatric ECMO patients including monitoring, assessment, and management of complex cardiovascular and respiratory conditions
• Work within an academic medical center environment supporting a high-volume ECMO program
• Required certifications must be obtained prior to start date
• No RTO permitted during the first week of contract
• Locally residing candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Former perm staff may return as travelers after a 1-year separation
• Candidates cannot apply if previously employed by the facility within the last 12 months
• Traveler pairs are not accepted
• First-time travelers accepted only with prior ECMO specialist experience at an urban or academic medical center

American Traveler Job ID #P-737964. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.