Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU
- Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

• Specialty:
  PICU
  - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/09/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

RN
- Intensive Care Unit
- Pediatrics

We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to join our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit team. This role is focused on providing competent clinical nursing care in a fast-paced hospital environment.

The Clinical Nurse is responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process under the guidance of the Nurse Manager/Director. The position requires active participation in patient education, evaluation of care, and effective communication within the interdisciplinary team.

• Education:
  • Identify and meet personal educational needs.
  • Attend relevant education programs.
  • Utilize patient education materials pertinent to the patient population.
  • Assess readiness to learn among patients, families, and caregivers.
• Evaluation of Care:
  • Identify expected patient outcomes.
  • Seek guidance for plan of care revisions.
  • Discuss patient care evaluations with interdisciplinary team members.
  • Communicate pertinent information to ensure continuity of care.
• Implementation:
  • Demonstrate competence in caring for patients with complex health issues.
  • Utilize healthcare organization standards and policies in delivering care.
  • Organize and prioritize patient care based on individual needs.
• Leadership:
  • Develop professional growth goals with assistance.
  • Participate in the achievement of unit goals and performance improvement activities.
  • Effectively utilize communication systems within the workplace.
• Patient Assessment:
  • Recognize data from complex situations to determine care priorities.
  • Synthesize assessment data effectively for communication with team members.
  • Assess and anticipate discharge needs of patients and families.
• Planning:
  • Collaborate with patients and families to prepare or update care plans.
  • Utilize multidisciplinary resources in care planning.
• Research:
  • Stay updated by reading relevant nursing journals and articles.
  • Discuss ideas and questions with team members to evaluate their applicability.

• Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience.

• Nursing Diploma or an ADN/ASN from an accredited nursing school.

• BSN or MSN from an accredited nursing school.

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification (AHA or ARC).

Candidate will support a shared staffing model between the Pediatric Cardiac ICU and the Pediatric ICU. Flexibility to work between both areas is a requirement of this role.

Wellspring Nurse Source Job  #. 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: RN PICU

Wellspring One (formerly Wellspring Nurse Source) is a nurse-owned and operated healthcare staffing company built around one simple belief: clinicians deserve exceptional support. Our team is honored to represent what we believe is the greatest workforce on earth, and we work every day to support our clinicians with the same level of excellence they bring to their patients.

Wellspring One was named one of SIA’s Best Staffing Firms to Work For in 2026, a recognition that reflects our commitment to building a culture where clinicians feel supported, valued, and set up for success. From onboarding and compliance to payroll, career guidance, and on-assignment support, our dedicated Clinician Success Team is with you every step of your travel journey.

We’re not focused on becoming the biggest staffing company. Our goal is to be the best partner you’ll ever work with.

If you’re looking for a team that will advocate for you, support you, and help you find the right opportunities at the best rates, we’d love to be part of your journey.