Travel RN - Pediatric ICU

Travel RN - Pediatric ICU

American Traveler

Paramus, New Jersey, United States

Position ID: P-758777

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-11-02T00:00:00.000Z

$2,902.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

American Traveler is hiring an experienced PICU Registered Nurse with NJ or compact license and 2 years of PICU experience for a night shift assignment.

Details

• Work in a 4-bed PICU with 8 additional convertible beds that can be monitored as PICU or pediatric beds
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 19:00-7:30
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2 in PICU and 1:3-4 in pediatrics
• Total care required as no PCAs are assigned to the unit
• Care provided to COVID-19 positive patients
• Uses CPAP, Vapotherm, and high flow oxygen equipment
• Required to float to NICU with training provided, and to L&D/PP as helping hands only
• May also be required to float to the Ridgewood Observation Unit
• Every third weekend required
• Self-scheduling available with manager final approval, block scheduling allowed with commitment to assigned weekends

Requirements

• Active NJ State or Compact RN license in hand
• Current BLS and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of PICU experience required
• Must pass a Basic Arrhythmia Exam with a minimum score of 80%, no retakes permitted
• Proficiency in systematic EKG rhythm interpretation, heart rate calculations, and identification of atrial, ventricular, junctional, paced rhythms, and heart blocks
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Meditech charting experience preferred
• Proof of completed COVID-19 vaccination series and booster required for consideration
• Current Nursys verification required for consideration
• One supervisory/manager reference dated within one year of assignment start required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide total patient care to pediatric ICU patients including those with COVID-19
• Local candidates within 75 miles are accepted at the local rate
• Prior permanent employees of the facility are not eligible for this travel assignment
• Candidates who worked in New Jersey within the past 7 years must provide verified employer name, address, and phone number for each NJ employer
• Required lab work must begin within two business days of offer acceptance

Hours per week: 36

Hours per shift: 12