Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $2,806 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• 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: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pediatric ICU (PICU) night shift position requiring a minimum of 2 years of PICU experience and active NJ or compact RN license.

Details

• Located in a hospital PICU setting, with floating required to adolescents, pediatrics, PHOC, and NICU as needed
• Patient ratios of 1:1–2 in the PICU and 1:3 for intermediate care; ratios vary when floating based on patient acuity
• Charting performed in Epic
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:30
• Every other weekend and applicable holidays are required
• CVVH and/or CRRT, and patient transport experience are highly preferred
• Ventilator management and vaccine administration are part of the scope of practice in this unit

Requirements

• Active NJ or Compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS; NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of PICU experience required; 2.5+ years in a large facility is ideal
• Experience with patient ratios of 1:1–3
• Experience with CVVH and/or CRRT highly preferred
• ICP monitoring experience preferred
• Ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias
• Two current professional references required
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted
• Former RWJBH staff (full-time or PRN) must have been separated from the RWJBH health system for a minimum of 1 year before being eligible for a travel assignment
• Any requested time off or schedule accommodations must be submitted and approved prior to offer; RTO requested after an offer will not be accommodated
• Candidates with fewer than 7 days of RTO and no holiday time-off requests will be prioritized
• Scrub requirement: pediatric-friendly top with navy blue scrub bottoms
• Charge nurse experience is preferred

American Traveler Job ID #P-736272. 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.