Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care

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

• Specialty:
  PICU
  - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  01/11/2027
• 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:
  
  Jan 11, 2027
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 4

American Traveler is hiring a PICU RN for a Level I Trauma Children's Hospital requiring NM/compact RN license and CRRT/ECMO experience.

• Work in the Pediatric ICU (PICU) of a Level I Trauma, Teaching Children's Hospital
• Patient population includes respiratory distress/failure, renal failure, trauma, CRRT, ECMO, heme/onc, multi-system organ failure, and suicide attempt cases
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts (19:00-7:30), with shifts rotating across the contract though not within a 4-week schedule
• Weekend requirement of 5 night shifts per schedule (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights considered weekends)
• Contracted for 36 hours per week with facility allowed up to 3 call-offs over the 13-week assignment
• Required to float to NICU; will float to Peds ED for admitted patient assignments if holding patients, with optional cross-training to PED assignments
• No on-call requirements
• Uses Cerner charting system
• Must be able and willing to care for 2 intubated patients when needed

• Active RN license (NM or compact) required, pending license accepted
• BLS and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 1.5 years of recent PICU experience (within the last 2 years) required
• Level I Trauma experience required
• CRRT and ECMO procedure experience required
• Ventilator management experience required
• Working knowledge of inotropic drips required
• Flu shot required

• Provide critical care nursing to pediatric patients with complex and high-acuity diagnoses
• Responsibilities include ventilator care, airway management, central/arterial line management, and administration of emergency medications
• Black scrubs required, not provided by facility
• First-time travelers are accepted
• No local candidates within 100 miles of the facility
• RTO requests greater than 7 days require approval
• A 6-month system break is required after 1 year or 4 consecutive assignments
• Former staff must have a 12-month separation before returning

American Traveler Job  #P-776818. 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 ICU

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.