Travel PICU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU
- Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in New Haven, Connecticut.

• Specialty:
  PICU
  - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/06/2026
• Duration:
  10 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 6, 2026
• Length: 10 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking a PICU Registered Nurse for a short-term winter contract requiring 3+ years of pediatric critical care experience and a CT or compact RN license.

• Pediatric ICU setting within a Level I Trauma Center academic medical center
• Night shift, three 12-hour shifts weekly (19:00-7:00)
• 10-week contract assignment with a start date no later than 12/18/2026
• Average patient ratio of 1:2
• Required to work every other weekend
• No on-call responsibilities
• Must float to other pediatric units, including Pediatric ED, NNICU, inpatient departments, and psychiatric unit, performing only within scope of practice
• Uses Epic for charting

• Active CT or compact RN license required (pending license accepted)
• BLS and PALS certifications required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 3 years of PICU experience required
• Level I Trauma Center experience required
• Cardiac critical care experience required
• CRRT and ECMO certifications preferred
• Travel nursing experience required
• One professional reference required
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine/booster required unless religious or medical exemption applies

• Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity pediatric intensive care environment
• Scrub color required is royal blue
• No holiday RTO permitted for this contract
• Maximum of 5 days RTO allowed during the assignment
• Local radius restriction waived specifically for this 10-week assignment
• Candidates must be gone at least 2 years from prior employment with the health system to return as a traveler
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Travelers may be expected to participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities
• Best suited for candidates with large trauma center and academic medical center experience

American Traveler Job  #P-772592. 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.