PICU | Registered Nurse

PICU Travel Registered Nurse (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit RN) – Seattle, Washington

Join a collaborative pediatric critical care team as a PICU Travel Registered Nurse in Seattle, Washington. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers low patient ratios, 12-hour night shifts, and the opportunity to care for critically ill infants, children, and adolescents with complex medical and surgical needs. Enjoy Seattle’s vibrant neighborhoods, cultural attractions, waterfront destinations, and easy access to Pacific Northwest outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Location: Seattle, Washington
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,200–$2,320
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours weekly
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Healthcare Setting: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• Patient Population: Infants, children, and adolescents
• Typical Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Unit Profile: Six-bed PICU with an average daily census of 2–4 patients
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, based on unit needs
• Floating: May float to the NICU or other units within the nurse’s skill set; orientation is provided
• Orientation: Approximately 24 hours

PICU Travel Nurse Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent PICU or pediatric critical care nursing experience
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington or an eligible compact-state license in hand
• Current BLS and PALS certifications required
• NRP certification preferred
• CRRT experience or certification preferred
• Experience caring for pediatric patients with critical care, ENT, general surgery, orthopedic, preoperative, or postoperative needs
• Demonstrated proficiency with ventilated patients, pediatric dosage calculations, and complex patient monitoring
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• First-time travel nurses are welcome with qualifying PICU experience

Pediatric Critical Care RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients in a fast-paced PICU environment
• Assess patient conditions, recognize changes in status, and promptly escalate concerns to the interdisciplinary care team
• Manage patients requiring mechanical ventilation, CPAP/BiPAP, high-frequency ventilation, oscillators, tracheostomy care, and breathing treatments
• Provide chest tube setup and care, drain management, wound care, and wound-vac management
• Administer and monitor blood and blood products in accordance with clinical standards
• Care for PICC lines, central lines, ports, triple-lumen catheters, and other vascular access devices
• Monitor CVP, obtain 12-lead EKGs, and accurately document patient assessments and interventions
• Administer and monitor procedural sedation, PCA pumps, epidural pumps, syringe pumps, and other specialty equipment
• Support rapid sequence intubation procedures and provide age-appropriate, weight-based medication management
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation, social services, and rapid response teams to coordinate comprehensive care
• Float to appropriate pediatric or neonatal areas as needed while maintaining safe practice standards

Apply now for this PICU travel nurse opportunity in Seattle, Washington, and make a meaningful impact in pediatric critical care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.