Travel PICU RN - $1,942 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Dallas, 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: Sep 8, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 2 Description American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Pediatric CICU role requiring at least 2 years of PICU experience and 1 year of dedicated Pediatric CICU/CVICU experience caring for congenital heart disease patients. Details Pediatric Cardiac ICU/step-down unit using an acuity-adaptive care model within a children's hospital tower 27-bed unit with approximately 90 staff members Patient ratios of 1:2, with 1:1 and occasionally 1:3 depending on acuity Equipment includes Medfusion and Baxter IV pumps, Hillrom beds, hard cribs and cribettes, GE radiant warmers, Somanetics NIRS machines, and Servo U ventilators Charting completed in Meditech EMR Night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM Rotating weekends required (day shift works Sat/Sun, night shift works Fri/Sat) No on-call requirements Floating required to PICU, NICU, pediatric med surg, and pediatric oncology Requirements Active TX or compact RN license required Current BLS, PALS, and ACLS certifications required Minimum 1 year of recent experience as a staff nurse in Pediatric CICU/CVICU 3-4 completed contracts in a dedicated pediatric CICU required Minimum 2 years of PICU experience as a staff nurse required Experience caring for congenital heart disease patients, including post-operative management, required Experience managing arterial lines, central lines, and transthoracic lines required Preferred: 2 years of Pediatric CICU/CVICU experience as a staff nurse Preferred: at least 1 year of experience caring for neonatal cardiac patients (pre- and post-op) Preferred: 2 years of pediatric cardiac step-down or cardiology floor experience US SSN and date of birth required for consideration No gaps in work history exceeding 90 days within the past 12 months Additional Information Provide compassionate, team-based critical care to pediatric cardiac ICU and step-down patients Perform or assist with procedures including central and arterial line placement, conscious sedation, intubation/extubation, post-op recovery, sternal closures, codes, ECMO cannulation/decannulation, CRRT, and manual peritoneal dialysis Ideal candidates are hardworking, meticulous, adaptable, and work well within a team Royal blue scrub color required Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; no local candidates accepted First-time travelers are not specified as eligible given the extensive experience requirements for this role American Traveler Job ID P-745661. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.