Travel Pediatric ICU RN

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

• Specialty:
  PICU
  - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/16/2026
• 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 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Pediatric ICU RN for a night shift contract requiring at least three years of relevant nursing experience and PALS certification.

• Hospital-based Pediatric Unit covering Peds, Pediatric Advanced Care (PAC), and PICU patients
• Collaborates with Pediatric Intensivists and Pediatric Hospitalists in patient care
• Night shift schedule, , three 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours)
• Every other weekend and every other holiday rotation required
• Uses Epic for nursing documentation and bar code scanning for medication administration

• Active Illinois RN license in good standing (temporary license accepted)
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification (American Heart Association)
• Minimum three years of relevant nursing experience
• ASN required, BSN preferred
• Pediatric patient care experience including IV starts, catheter insertion, and intake/output monitoring
• Epic EMR charting experience required
• Level 1 Trauma experience required

• Performs initial patient assessments and develops individualized plans of care based on patient and family needs
• Monitors and communicates high alert lab results to appropriate providers
• Serves as a mandated reporter for suspected abuse or neglect cases
• Ensures communication with patients and families through hourly rounding, bedside report, and whiteboard updates
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to achieve quality patient outcomes
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• RTO not to exceed 7 total days per 13-week contract
• Contingent workers may not work continuously at this health system for more than 1 year without a 6-month break in service

American Traveler Job  #P-772289. 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.