Travel PICU RN
Listed on 2026-10-06
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Nursing
ICU Nurse, Pediatric Nurse, RN Nurse, Travel Nurse
American Traveler 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:
10/26/2026 - 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:
Oct 26, 2026 - Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit position requiring 24 months of PICU experience and PALS certification.
Details- Work in a 12-bed, all-private-room Pediatric Intensive Care Unit within a dedicated children's hospital
- Care for critically-ill or injured infants, children, and teens
- Night shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts totaling 36 hours per week
- Required to work every 4th weekend
- Minimal on-call requirements as needed to fill immediate needs
- Must be willing to float to NICU, General Pediatrics, and ED patient holds when needed
- Uses Epic EMR
- Equipment experience with ventilators, high flow, Alaris IV pumps, and feeding pumps highly preferred
- Active IA RN license or compact/multistate license required
- BLS (AHA) and PALS (AHA) certifications required
- Minimum 24 months of current PICU/Pediatric Intensive Care experience required
- Epic EMR experience required
- Driver's license required for consideration
- Professional reference from a supervisor, charge nurse, manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months preferred
- Care team includes pediatric critical care physicians supporting the unit
- Unit features private patient rooms with family consultation room, family lounge, and family-centered amenities
- Facility also supports a Pediatric Transport Team providing critical care access to children statewide
- Holiday rotation required, including coverage for 1-2 of 3 upcoming summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day) unless the unit is closed
- Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
- Past UnityPoint Health employees (FTE or PRN float pool) are ineligible to work travel assignments in another market within 12 months of separation
American Traveler Job #P-766999. 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.
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