Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - $2,904 per week in Newark, NJ

Registered Nurse (RN) | Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Location: Newark, NJ
Agency: Revolution Healthcare Services
Pay: $2,904 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 10/26/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Revolution Healthcare Services to find a qualified PICU RN in Newark, New Jersey, 07112!

Job Opportunity – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse – New Jersey

Start Date: October 26, 2026

Location: Newark, New Jersey

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 12-hour shifts with every other weekend required; flexible nurse-to-patient ratios (1:1, 1:2 for critical care; 1:3 for step-down); includes holiday coverage requirement (work or provide on-call for 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 winter holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)

Highlights:

• Work in a premier pediatric critical care unit with 19 beds, serving infants through adolescents with variable acuity and step-down capability
• Join one of New Jersey's largest pediatric critical care programs with 24/7 intensivist-led coverage supporting cardiac and medical/surgical ICU populations
• Epic charting system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, and radiology
• Opportunity to work within a nationally recognized Children's Heart Center and Level IV NICU facility
• Float within your skillset to pediatrics and NICU units with appropriate assignments based on experience
• Navy blue scrubs provided; part of New Jersey's largest integrated healthcare system

Requirements:

• Active New Jersey or Compact State RN license required at time of submission
• Minimum 2+ years of PICU critical care experience; 1 year of cardiac experience strongly preferred (must be documented on skills checklist)
• Current BLS and PALS certifications required; NRP preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required (first-time travelers not accepted)
• At least one supervisory reference required at time of submission
• Extensive critical care skills including: IV therapy, central line management, ventilator care, hemodynamic monitoring, administration of vasopressors and continuous sedation, pediatric dosage calculations, chest tube management, tracheostomy care, and telemetry monitoring
• Experience with advanced pediatric interventions including dialysis support, airway management, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, and blood product administration

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to provide life-saving care to critically ill children in a cutting-edge pediatric facility recognized for excellence in cardiac and critical care. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to comprehensive, family-centered pediatric medicine while advancing your skills in one of the region's most respected children's hospitals. Join a mission-driven environment where your expertise directly impacts the youngest and most vulnerable patients requiring intensive care support.

About Revolution Healthcare Services

At Revolution Healthcare Services, we are dedicated to fostering a personal connection and building relationships with each candidate. We recognize that everyone's situation is unique. Guided by the principle of treating others as we would like to be treated, we aim to represent our partners with the highest level of respect and professionalism. Our mission is to empower healthcare professionals by connecting them with Travel, Permanent, local contract, and PRN opportunities across the United States that align with their career goals. We are here to support you at every step of your journey.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ICU
• PICU
• RN – Pediatric ICU (PICU) Assessment

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