RN - ICU - Travel Day and Night Shift

Concentric Healthcare Staffing 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

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title Travel Registered Nurse – PICU

Location Dallas, TX | Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

Schedule / Job Type Contract | 13 Weeks | Days, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Expected 36 hours/week | Weekend requirements to be discussed during interview

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients in a high-acuity PICU setting

Manage ventilated patients across multiple modalities (HFOV, VDR, Servo) and monitor pressure lines including CVPs, arterial lines, and UAC/UVC

Administer and titrate vasoactive and sedation drips (epinephrine, norepinephrine, milrinone, dopamine, precedex, and others)

Care for complex trauma patients including those with EVDs, Codmans, and ongoing neuro assessments

Support complex pediatric postoperative patients including those with congenital anomalies, craniofacial conditions, and tracheostomies

Perform unit procedures including Foley insertions, trans-pyloric feeding tube placement, dressing changes (wound and CVL), and port access

Required Qualifications

Active Texas RN License required — temporary licenses will not be accepted

BLS certification required

PALS certification required

Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Critical Care nursing experience in a high-acuity setting

Proficiency with Meditech documentation system

Willingness to float as needed to NICU, CHSU, general pediatrics, and pediatric hematology/oncology units

Preferred Experience / Skills

Experience managing critical care disease processes including respiratory illnesses, sepsis, and DKA

Background caring for complex pediatric trauma patients requiring advanced neurological monitoring

Experience with complex pediatric postoperative populations including congenital and craniofacial surgical patients

Familiarity with advanced ventilator management across multiple platforms

Why Join Us

Both day and night shift traveler positions are available, offering scheduling flexibility

Join a tenured, experienced clinical team in a well-equipped PICU environment with access to advanced technology

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID # . 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: Registered Nurse - PICU

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others