Travel Pediatric ICU Registered Nurse

Modern Healthcare Solutions is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.

• Specialty:
  PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/16/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Job Opportunity Position Overview

We are seeking experienced healthcare professionals for a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) role. This position involves working three 12-hour night shifts over the course of a week, totaling 36 hours. The candidate will have no on-call requirements and will participate in a holiday rotation if scheduled. Flexibility is essential, as the role will require floating to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and emergency department (ED) patient holds when necessary.

• Shifts:
  
  Friday, Saturday, Sunday
• Hours:
  
  3 x 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours/week)
• No on-call requirements
• Holiday rotation as scheduled

• March 16
• March 30

• Minimum of 24 months of current PICU or pediatric intensive care experience required
• Willingness to float to NICU and assist with ED patient holds as necessary
• PALS certification (American Heart Association) required
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical records required
• Active Iowa or compact/multistate nursing license required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) - AHA

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment. A professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, or director within the last 24 months is preferred but not mandatory.

If you meet these qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Thank you for considering this role in enhancing pediatric patient care.

Modern Healthcare Solutions 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,19:00:00-07:00:00

Modern Healthcare Solutions is a woman-owned and operated healthcare staffing company dedicated to connecting exceptional healthcare professionals with leading facilities nationwide. We believe great care begins with genuine connection—and our boutique approach ensures every clinician receives personalized attention, never just a number. You’ll work with a recruiter who knows you by name, advocates for you, and helps you choose assignments that move your career forward.

• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Weekly pay
• License and certification reimbursement
• Guaranteed Hours
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits