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, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

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

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

• Work in the Pediatric ICU of a Level I Trauma, teaching, acute care children's hospital
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Patient population includes respiratory distress/failure, renal failure, trauma, heme/onc, multi-system organ failure, and suicide attempt cases
• Rotating night shifts (3x12 hours, 19:00-7:30), with ability to work either day or night shift during the contract
• Weekend requirement of 4 shifts per schedule for day shift and 5 for night shift (Friday, Saturday, Sunday nights considered weekends)
• No on-call requirements
• Required to float to NICU; optional cross-training to Peds ED for admitted patient assignments when holding patients
• Must be willing to care for two intubated patients when needed
• Uses Cerner charting system

• Active RN license (NM or Compact) required
• Current certifications: BLS and PALS
• Minimum 1.5 years of recent PICU experience within the last 2 years
• Level I Trauma hospital experience required
• CRRT and ECMO procedure experience required
• Ventilator management and working knowledge of inotropic drips required
• Experience with care of ventilated patients, acute airway maintenance, and suctioning (ETT, NT)
• Central line and arterial line management experience
• Experience with IV vasopressors, continuous sedation, and antiarrhythmic medications
• Pediatric dosage calculation skills required
• Flu vaccine required

• Provide critical care nursing to pediatric ICU patients including those requiring CRRT, ECMO, and ventilator support
• COVID vaccine is optional, but candidates must report vaccination status or submit a declination form
• Scrub color is black, though not provided by facility
• No parking fee at this facility
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Pending license candidates accepted
• No locals within 100 miles of the facility; non-local driver's license required on file
• RTO requests greater than 7 days require approval
• Candidates must have at least a 6-month break if they have completed 4 consecutive assignments or reached one year, whichever comes first
• Former staff must have a 12-month separation before returning

American Traveler Job  #P-777980. 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.