Travel PICU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU
- Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington.

• Specialty:
  PICU
  - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP
• 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:
  
  Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a PICU RN for a 13-week nights assignment requiring at least 2 years of PICU experience, including 1 year in PCICU.

• 22-bed PICU within a 152-bed Level II Trauma Center with an average census of 10-11 patients per day
• Mixed PICU/PCICU population with predominantly PCICU patients, but may also care for general PICU patients
• Cardiovascular/thoracic patients with congenital heart defects, fresh open hearts, post-cath, and medical cardiac conditions such as CHF, cardiomyopathy, and myocarditis
• May also care for respiratory, surgical, medical, trauma, and post-cardiac arrest patients
• 12-hour night shifts ), 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation unless otherwise stated
• No on-call requirement, though low census standby may require being called in for a later portion of a shift
• Floating required to Med Surg, ED, or NICU for helping hand or sitter duties
• Epic EMR experience preferred

• Active WA or compact RN license
• BLS and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of PICU experience, including at least 1 year in PCICU
• Experience with cardiac patients, surgeries, and related diagnoses
• Skilled in aseptic/sterile technique, dressing changes, ventilator and trach management, and suctioning
• Experience with G/GJ/J-tube, NG tube, and chest tube management
• Experience with epidurals, PCA pumps, and drip management
• Foley insertion/management experience
• Central line dressing care and central line blood draw experience
• Peripheral lab draw and patient discharge experience
• ECMO and peritoneal dialysis experience preferred but not required
• CRRT and Prismaflex experience preferred for CRRT patient care

• Provide direct care to PICU/PCICU patients across a wide range of diagnoses including cardiac, respiratory, surgical, and trauma cases
• Major facial wounds, eye injuries, penetrating trauma, solid organ transplants, major burns, VADs, and stem cell transplants are not managed at this facility
• An ECMO specialist manages the ECMO machine directly
• Scrub attire must be a solid professional color with no graphics, logos, or hoods, and long sleeves must be able to be pulled above the elbow
• Long hair must be worn up
• Team spirit attire is permitted on Fridays during football season
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position

American Traveler Job  #P-760019. 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.