Travel PICU RN

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 Night Shift RN for a Pediatric ICU position requiring 24 months of PICU experience and an active IA or compact RN license.

• 12-bed all-private-room PICU staffed by pediatric critical care physicians at a dedicated children's hospital
• Cares for critically-ill or injured infants, children, and teens
• Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts (Fri, Sat, Sun), 36 hrs/week
• Every 4th weekend required
• Minimal on-call responsibilities as needed
• Required to float to NICU, General Pediatrics, and ED patient holds as needed
• When floated to NICU, assigned to stable 'feeders and growers' patients rather than the most critical infants
• Uses EPIC EMR
• Equipment used includes ventilators, high-flow devices, Alaris IV pumps, and feeding pumps

• Active IA RN license or compact/multistate license required
• BLS (AHA or ARC) and PALS (AHA) certifications required
• Minimum 24 months of current PICU/Pediatric Intensive Care experience required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Experience with ventilators and high-flow equipment highly preferred
• Experience with Alaris IV pumps and feeding pumps highly preferred
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, manager, director, CNO, or COO within the last 24 months preferred

• Part of a care team supporting critically-ill pediatric patients in a family-centered care environment
• Unit features private patient rooms, family consultation rooms, and family lounges
• Pediatric Transport Team provides higher level of care access to children statewide under medical direction of pediatric critical care or emergency medicine physicians
• Holiday rotation required, including 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 restricted from working travel assignments at other UnityPoint Health markets

American Traveler Job  #P-767003. 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.