Travel PICU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU
- Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in St. Louis, Missouri.

• Specialty:
  PICU
  - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/16/2026
• 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 16, 2026
• Length: 10 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a PICU RN for a Children's Acute Care teaching hospital requiring 18-24 months of PICU experience and BLS/PALS certification.

• Pediatric ICU unit within a Children's Acute Care Hospital
• Unit has 40 staffed beds; facility has 455 total beds
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Rotating 3x12 shifts: days , nights
• 6 weekend shifts required during the schedule period
• No on-call requirements
• Float to NICU, CVICU, Stepdown, and PICU overflow floor (which includes low-acuity MS patients)
• May float to other units as an RN Assist for 1:1 observation (safety/behavioral health)
• Uses EPIC charting system

• Active MO or compact RN license required (must match permanent residence)
• BLS and PALS certifications required
• 18-24 months of PICU experience required
• EPIC charting experience required
• Level I Trauma experience preferred
• Experience with post-op care, respiratory failure, liver transplants, sepsis, and post-BMT care preferred
• Skills in ventilator management, airway care, intubation assist, chest tube management, and suctioning required
• Experience with central line care, PICC line management, and IV therapy/phlebotomy required
• CRRT and ECMO experience preferred
• ICP monitoring and gastric tube management experience required

• Provide bedside care for pediatric ICU patients including those with respiratory failure, sepsis, and post-surgical needs
• Will care for COVID-positive patients
• No burn patients (stabilization only) and no cardiac patients accepted
• Performs bedside surgeries/procedures as part of unit duties
• Scrub attire can be any color or facility-branded St. Louis Children's Hospital apparel
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Must reside outside a 75-mile radius; local candidates are not accepted
• Maximum of 7 days RTO per contract period; no RTO allowed during the first week of assignment
• Standard travelers may stay up to 18 months, followed by a required 3-month break in service
• Previous permanent BJC or Saint Luke's employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Candidates with less than 18 months since a prior assignment must complete a 3-month break before starting

American Traveler Job  #P-775574. 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.