Travel PICU RN

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:
  
  ASAP
• 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:
  
  Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Pediatric CICU role requiring at least 2 years of PICU experience and 1 year of dedicated Pediatric CICU/CVICU experience caring for congenital heart disease patients.

• Pediatric Cardiac ICU/step-down unit using an acuity-adaptive care model within a children's hospital tower
• 27-bed unit with approximately 90 staff members
• Patient ratios of 1:2, with 1:1 and occasionally 1:3 depending on acuity
• Equipment includes Medfusion and Baxter IV pumps, Hillrom beds, hard cribs and cribettes, GE radiant warmers, Somanetics NIRS machines, and Servo U ventilators
• Charting completed in Meditech EMR
• Night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Rotating weekends required (day shift works Sat/Sun, night shift works Fri/Sat)
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to PICU, NICU, pediatric med surg, and pediatric oncology

• Active TX or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, PALS, and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience as a staff nurse in Pediatric CICU/CVICU
• 3-4 completed contracts in a dedicated pediatric CICU required
• Minimum 2 years of PICU experience as a staff nurse required
• Experience caring for congenital heart disease patients, including post-operative management, required
• Experience managing arterial lines, central lines, and transthoracic lines required
• Preferred: 2+ years of Pediatric CICU/CVICU experience as a staff nurse
• Preferred: at least 1 year of experience caring for neonatal cardiac patients (pre- and post-op)
• Preferred: 2+ years of pediatric cardiac step-down or cardiology floor experience
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• No gaps in work history exceeding 90 days within the past 12 months

• Provide compassionate, team-based critical care to pediatric cardiac ICU and step-down patients
• Perform or assist with procedures including central and arterial line placement, conscious sedation, intubation/extubation, post-op recovery, sternal closures, codes, ECMO cannulation/decannulation, CRRT, and manual peritoneal dialysis
• Ideal candidates are hardworking, meticulous, adaptable, and work well within a team
• Royal blue scrub color required
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; no local candidates accepted
• First-time travelers are not specified as eligible given the extensive experience requirements for this role

American Traveler Job  #P-745661. 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.