Travel PICU RN

Job Description\n American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Newark, New Jersey.Job Description & Requirements\n \n Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care\n Discipline: RN\n Start Date: 10/12/2026\n Duration: 13 weeks\n 36 hours per week\n Shift: 12 hours, nights\n Employment Type: Travel\n \n Assignment Overview\n \n Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs\n Hours: 36 hrs/wk\n Start Date: Oct 12, 2026\n Length: 13 weeks\n Openings: 1\n Description\n American Traveler is seeking an experienced Pediatric ICU RN with active NJ or Compact license and 2+ years of PICU critical care experience for a night shift assignment.Details\n \n 19-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit supporting critical care patients with variable acuity and stepdown capability\n Patient population includes infants, adolescents, and pediatric patients\n PICU ratios of 1:1-2, with potential floating to stepdown (1:3), pediatrics (1:4-5), or NICU (1:2-3) based on skillset\n Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00-7:30)\n Every other weekend required\n EPIC EMR experience required\n Floating required within skillset as needed based on census and acuity\n Navy blue scrubs required\n Requirements\n \n Active NJ or Compact RN license required\n BLS and PALS certifications required; NRP preferred\n Minimum 2 years of PICU critical care experience required, with 1 year of cardiac experience strongly preferred\n Prior travel nursing experience required\n Skilled in IV therapy, central/PICC line management, and blood product administration\n Experience with ventilator management, airway care, and respiratory support (BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, ETT/NT suctioning, tracheostomy care)\n Experience with renal care including peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis management\n Proficient in administration of anti-seizure medications, antiarrhythmics, sedation, and vasopressors\n Experience with pediatric dosage calculations and use of the Broselow system\n Experience assisting with lumbar punctures and managing hydrocephalus/VP shunts\n Telemetry monitoring experience required\n EPIC charting experience required\n Teaching hospital and charge nurse experience preferred\n Additional Information\n \n Provide critical care nursing to pediatric patients with variable acuity in a high-acuity PICU setting\n Unit is part of a nationally recognized Children's Heart Center and supports both cardiac and medical/surgical ICU populations with 24/7 intensivist-led coverage\n Must work 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 holidays per unit needs\n Facility may call off up to 1 shift per 2-week period\n First-time travelers will not be considered for this role\n Local candidates accepted at the same rate as travelers\n Former employees of the health system must be separated for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler\n \n \n American Traveler Job ID #P-759806. 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 ICUAbout American Traveler\n \n 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.\n 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.\n 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.\n With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.\n \n \n