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 an experienced RN for a Pediatric ICU position at a Level I Trauma children's teaching hospital, requiring 18-24 months of PICU experience and BLS/PALS certification.

• PICU unit in a children's acute care teaching hospital with 40 beds on the unit and 455 total facility beds
• Rotating 3x12 hour day ) and night ) shifts
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• 6 weekend shifts required within the schedule period
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within scope to NICU, CVICU, Stepdown, and PICU overflow floor (low acuity MS patients)
• May float as an RN Assist to provide 1:1 observation for safety and behavioral health purposes
• Uses Epic charting system

• Active MO or compact RN license required (compact must match permanent residence)
• 18-24 months of PICU experience required
• BLS and PALS certifications required
• Epic charting experience required
• Preferred experience with Level I Trauma, post-op care, respiratory failure, liver transplants, sepsis, and post-BMT care
• Skills in respiratory care including ventilator management, airway care, intubation assist, and tracheostomy care
• IV therapy, central line, and PICC line management skills
• Preferred skills in CRRT and ECMO
• Telemetry monitoring and ICP monitoring experience
• Management of gastric tubes and NG tube insertion/management
• First-time travelers accepted

• Care for pediatric ICU patients including post-op, respiratory failure, liver transplant, sepsis, and post-BMT cases
• Will care for COVID-positive patients
• No burn patients (stabilization only) or cardiac (hearts) patients accepted on this unit
• Bedside surgeries and procedures performed on the unit
• Scrub color is flexible or facility-branded T-shirts/jackets permitted
• Must reside outside a 75-mile radius, as local candidates are not accepted
• Maximum of 7 days RTO per 13-week contract, with no RTO allowed during the first week of the assignment
• Permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning to any facility within the health system as a traveler
• Standard travelers may stay up to 18 months before requiring a 3-month break in service
• Facial hair must allow for proper respirator fit testing or will need to be shaved

American Traveler Job  #P-775572. 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.