Travel PICU RN

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

• Specialty:
  PICU
  - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/09/2026
• 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:
  
  Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pediatric ICU night shift position requiring 2+ years of PICU critical care experience and an active NJ or compact RN license.

• 19-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit supporting critical care patients with variable acuity and stepdown capability
• Pediatric population includes adolescents, infants, and pediatric patients
• PICU ratios typically 1:1-2, with potential float to Stepdown (1:3), Pediatrics (1:4-5), or NICU (1:2-3)
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00-07:30)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required within skillset to appropriate units based on census and acuity
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Facility may call off up to 1 shift per 2 weeks

• Active NJ or Compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, PALS (NRP preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of PICU critical care experience required, with 1 year of cardiac experience strongly preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Experience with IV therapy, central line care, PICC lines, and blood/blood product administration required
• Experience managing ventilated patients, tracheostomy care, BiPAP/CPAP, and HFNC required
• Experience with pediatric dosage calculations, continuous sedation, and vasopressor administration required
• Experience with renal care including peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Previous charge experience preferred

• Work within a premier pediatric critical care program featuring 24/7 intensivist-led coverage and supporting both cardiac and medical/surgical ICU populations
• Unit is part of a nationally recognized Children's Heart Center and supports a Level IV NICU
• Must work or provide on-call coverage for at least 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Former employees of the health system must be separated for at least 1 year before returning as a travel clinician

American Traveler Job  #P-763367. 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.