Travel PICU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

• Specialty:
  Critical Care Float
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  01/11/2027
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Jan 11, 2027
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 4

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Pediatric ICU RN for a Level I Trauma children's hospital, requiring NM or compact RN license and CRRT/ECMO experience.

• Work in the PICU of a Level I Trauma, Teaching, Children's Hospital on an acute care basis
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Rotating day/night shifts (3x12 hours), though shifts won't rotate within a 4-week schedule
• Must be able to work either shift type across the contract
• Weekend requirement of 4 shifts per schedule for day shift and 5 for night shift (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights count as weekends)
• Contracted for 36 hours per week with facility allowed up to 3 call-offs during the 13-week assignment
• No on-call requirements
• Required to float to NICU
• May float to Peds ED for admitted patient assignments when holding patients
• Optional cross-training to PED assignments
• Uses Cerner charting system
• Patient population includes respiratory distress/failure, renal failure, trauma, CRRT, ECMO, heme/onc, multi-system organ failure, and suicide attempts
• Must be willing to care for two intubated patients when needed

• Active RN license (New Mexico or Compact) required, pending license accepted
• BLS and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 1.5 years of recent PICU experience required within the last 2 years
• Level I Trauma experience required
• CRRT and ECMO procedure experience required
• Ventilator management experience required
• Working knowledge of inotropic drips required
• Experience with respiratory care including end-tidal CO2 monitoring, intubation assistance, ventilated patient care, acute airway maintenance, HFNC, and suctioning (ETT, NT)
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, central and PICC line management, and administration of blood/blood products
• Experience with emergency medications including anti-seizure medications, antiarrhythmics, continuous sedation, and IV vasopressors
• Pediatric dosage calculation skills required
• Cardiovascular monitoring skills including CVP, hemodynamic monitoring, and dysrhythmia interpretation/management
• Flu vaccine required
• COVID vaccine optional, though series or declination documentation must be uploaded

• Provide direct nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients with complex and high-acuity diagnoses
• Facility is a Level I Trauma, Children's Hospital, and Teaching Hospital with 554 staffed beds
• Scrub color is black, not provided by facility
• No parking fee
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Requests for RTO greater than 7 days require approval
• No locals accepted within a 100-mile radius
• Non-local driver's license required on file
• Returning staff must have a 12-month separation from permanent employment
• Travelers who have worked 4 consecutive assignments or reached the one-year mark must take a 6-month system break before returning

American Traveler Job  #P-776937. 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.