Travel PICU RN - $1,644 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in El Paso, 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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pediatric ICU (PICU) travel contract in El Paso, TX, requiring at least 1 year of recent PICU experience and active TX or compact RN license.

Details

• Located in a hospital PICU unit with a combined 19 beds (10 PICU and 9 Peds)
• Patient ratios: 1:2 PICU; 1:3 IMC (1:4 with PCT); 1:5 Peds (1:6 with PCT)
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, three 12-hour shifts per week
• Weekend requirement: 4 weekends per month (PM shift covers Friday and Saturday)
• No on-call requirements
• Procedures performed on the unit include lumbar punctures, intubations, chest tube placements, and conscious sedation
• Equipment used includes Hillrom beds, GE monitors, ICU Plum 360 infusion pumps, and Medfusion syringe pumps
• EMR: Meditech

Requirements

• Active TX RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS (AHA or ARC accepted; no certifications expiring within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
• Minimum 1 year of recent Pediatric ICU (PICU) experience required
• Pediatric and Pediatric ICU experience are both required
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration — no Canadian SSNs accepted
• One professional reference required
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• The unit cares for a wide spectrum of pediatric patients ranging from surgical cases such as appendicitis to critically ill patients requiring vasoactive drips and mechanical ventilation for septic shock
• Unit staffing includes a charge nurse and 3–4 nurses per shift for both day and night shifts
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not accepted
• Galaxy blue scrubs are required
• Candidates who are adaptable and collaborative team players are the best fit for this unit

American Traveler Job ID #P-719305. 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.