Travel RN - Pediatric ICU

Travel RN - Pediatric ICU

American Traveler

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Position ID: P-758904

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-10-26T00:00:00.000Z

$2,611.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pediatric ICU position requiring a WI or compact license, PALS/BLS certification, and prior PICU experience with cardiac exposure.

Details

• Work in a 21-bed Pediatric ICU within a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center
• Provide family-centered care to critically ill or injured children with medical and surgical conditions including acute head injuries, critical neurological disorders, pulmonary diseases, cardiac anomalies, organ transplantation, multi-system organ failure, and ECMO
• Night shift schedule of 3x12 hours, 7:00pm-7:30am, Monday through Friday with every other weekend required
• Alternative day/evening shift option of 36 hours/week, 0700-1930, with every other weekend required
• Holiday rotation required
• Floating required across units and locations as staffing needs dictate, with travelers floated first
• Uses Epic EMR

Requirements

• Active WI RN license or compact license from permanent address state
• BLS certification through American Heart Association only
• PALS certification through American Heart Association
• NRP certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the PICU specialty
• Solid PICU experience required, along with some CV ICU, cardiac step down, or general cardiac experience
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
• Basic arrhythmia experience required
• Must pass a telemetry exam with strict criteria (adult and pediatric rhythm interpretation) prior to starting, with up to three attempts allowed
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Level I Trauma Center experience preferred
• Travel experience required
• Skilled in respiratory care including ventilator management, ETT/NT suctioning, tracheostomy care, and ABG interpretation
• Experience with IV therapy, central line care, PICC line management, and administration of blood products
• Experience managing emergency medications, IV vasopressors, and pediatric dosage calculations
• Cardiovascular skills including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias and hemodynamic monitoring
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and wound assessment/care

Additional Information

• Join a multidisciplinary team delivering specialized critical care to pediatric patients and their families
• Located within a nationally recognized, Magnet-designated children's hospital that includes a Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for the position, as local candidates are not accepted
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Parking permit required for onsite parking, with alternative transportation options available including bus and park & ride

Hours per week: 36

Hours per shift: 12