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 Dallas, Texas.

• Specialty:
  PICU
  - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/20/2026
• 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:
  
  Oct 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pediatric ICU position requiring 2+ years of pediatric critical care experience and an active TX or compact RN license.

• Work in the PICU of a hospital setting
• Caring for high-acuity pediatric critical care patients
• Manages complex disease processes including respiratory illnesses, sepsis, and DKA
• Experience with pressure lines such as CVPs, arterial lines, and UAC/UVC preferred
• Cares for ventilated patients on HFOV, VDR, and Servo ventilators
• Manages drips including epi, nor-epi, milrinone, dopamine, and precedex
• Experience with complex trauma patients including EVDs, Codmans, and neuro assessments preferred
• Experience with complex pediatric postop patients including congenital anomalies/craniofacial and tracheostomies preferred
• Performs procedures such as foley insertions, trans-pyloric feeding tube placement, dressing changes, and port access
• Documentation completed in Meditech
• Shift runs 7A-7P with day and night shift positions available
• Floating required as needed, with travelers floating first to NICU, CHSU, general pediatrics, and peds hem/onc units
• Weekend and call requirements discussed during interview

• Active TX RN license or compact license required, temporary license not accepted
• Current BLS and PALS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of pediatric critical care experience required
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration
• One professional reference required
• No employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months allowed

• Provide high-acuity critical care nursing to pediatric patients in the PICU
• Scrub color for RNs is blue
• Nail policy requires clean, healthy nails with no artificial enhancements
• Hair must be neat, clean, and pulled back if shoulder length or longer
• Facial hair must be clean and neatly trimmed
• Tattoos should be covered whenever possible
• Visible piercings other than ear piercings are prohibited
• Must comply with company-wide attendance policy
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility, no local candidates accepted

American Traveler Job  #P-768257. 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.