Travel PICU Registered Nurse

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:
  
  11/20/2026
• Duration:
  10 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 20, 2026
• Length: 10 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a PICU RN for a 10-week winter coverage assignment at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring 3 years of PICU experience and PALS/BLS certification.

• Pediatric ICU setting within a Level I Trauma Center, academic medical center
• Average patient ratio of 1:2
• Day shift (3x12, 7:00-19:00) and Night shift (3x12, 19:00-7:00) schedules available
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Required to float to other pediatric units within scope of practice, including Pediatric ED, NNICU, inpatient departments, and psychiatric unit (Wini
  1)
• Uses Epic charting system

• Active or pending CT RN license (Compact accepted)
• Current BLS and PALS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 3 years of PICU experience required
• Level I Trauma Center experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Cardiac critical care experience preferred
• CRRT and ECMO certifications preferred
• Proficiency in ventilator management, airway care, and hemodynamic monitoring
• Skilled in central line care, arterial line management, and IV therapy
• Experience with pediatric dosage calculations and emergency medications
• 1 professional reference required
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required with religious/medical exemptions only

• This is a 10-week contract specifically for winter coverage
• Local radius restrictions are waived for this assignment
• No holiday RTO permitted, with a maximum of 5 days RTO for the duration of the contract
• Scrub color is royal blue
• Must be willing to participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities as needed
• Previous permanent staff must have been gone 2 years to be considered for a travel assignment
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position

American Traveler Job  #P-781288. 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.