Travel PICU RN

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, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Jan 11, 2027
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

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

• Work in the Pediatric ICU (PICU) of a Level I Trauma, Teaching, Children's Hospital
• Patient ratios of 1:2
• Treats patients with respiratory distress/failure, renal failure, trauma, CRRT, ECMO, heme/onc, multi-system organ failure, and suicide attempts
• Rotating day/night 12-hour shifts, not rotating within a 4-week schedule but may work either shift during the contract
• 4 weekend shifts per schedule required for day shift, 5 for night shift (Fri/Sat/Sun nights considered weekends)
• No on-call requirements
• Float to NICU required; may float to Peds ED for admitted patient assignments; optional cross-training to PED assignment
• Uses Cerner charting system
• Must be willing to take 2 intubated patients when needed

• Active RN license (New Mexico or Compact) required, pending license accepted
• Current BLS and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 1.5 years of recent PICU experience (within the last 2 years) required
• Level I Trauma hospital experience required
• CRRT and ECMO procedure experience required
• Ventilator management experience required
• Working knowledge of inotropic drips required
• Skills required include end-tidal CO2 monitoring, intubation assistance, ventilated patient care, acute airway care/maintenance, high flow nasal cannula, suctioning, tracheostomy care, IV therapy/phlebotomy, central and PICC line management, blood product administration, TPN/lipids, anti-seizure medications, antiarrhythmics, continuous sedation, IV vasopressors, pediatric dosage calculations, hemodynamic monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation/management, wound assessment, insulin administration, gastric tube management, and urinary catheter insertion/management
• Flu shot required

• Provide critical care nursing to pediatric patients with complex and high-acuity conditions in a 554-bed facility
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Must reside outside a 100-mile radius of the facility to be eligible for travel rates; non-local driver's license required on file
• Returning staff must have a 12-month separation from prior permanent employment
• Travelers who have completed 4 consecutive assignments or reached the one-year mark require a 6-month system break
• Requests for RTO greater than 7 days require approval, with no RTO during the first 7 days or last day of the contract
• Scrub color is black (not provided)
• No parking fees

American Traveler Job  #P-777979. 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.