Registered Nurse PICU

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Rochester, Minnesota.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 14 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pediatric ICU position requiring MN licensure, Level 1 trauma and intubated patient care experience, and prior travel experience.

Details

• 13-week travel assignment in a hospital-based Pediatric ICU
• Cares for critically ill pediatric patients across medical, surgical, trauma, orthopedic, cardiac, neurological, and pulmonary specialties
• Unit is a designated pediatric liver, kidney, and bone marrow transplant center
• Manages complex, multi-organ congenital conditions requiring ongoing critical interventions
• 36 hours per week on a 12-hour Day/Night rotation (0700-1930 and 1900-0730)
• Every third weekend required
• Floating required as needed
• Uses EPIC EMR charting system
• Facility may cancel up to 3 shifts per 13-week assignment due to low census

Requirements

• Active MN RN license required
• BLS and PALS certifications required (AHA or American Red Cross)
• CCRN and TCTCN certifications strongly preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute nursing experience required
• Minimum 2 years of PICU RN experience required
• Level 1 trauma care and intubated patient care experience required
• Solid organ transplant experience strongly preferred
• Cardiac monitoring/telemetry experience and ability to read strips required
• Minimum 6 months of travel nursing experience required (1 year preferred), or 3 total travel assignments
• Must pass an ECG exam during orientation to continue the assignment
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ACEN or CCNE); alternative experience requirements apply if not accredited
• No pending license allowed

Additional Information

• Coordinate nursing care including direct patient care, patient/family education, and care transitions
• Practice within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model and ANA Scope and Standards of Practice
• Provide leadership through preceptor roles, informal leadership, and quality improvement efforts
• Delegate patient care based on skill level, experience, patient acuity, and resource availability
• On-site work required with no teleworking option
• COVID vaccination and booster required for consideration
• Travelers may remain on assignment up to one calendar year from their initial start date, followed by a required 30-60 day break before returning to a new assignment

American Traveler Job ID #P-727264. 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.