Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - in Walnut Creek, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Location: Walnut Creek, CA Agency: AMN Healthcare Pay: $2,707 to $2,846 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 26 Weeks Start Date: 10/6/2026

Travel Nurse Source  is working with AMN Healthcare to find a qualified PICU RN in Walnut Creek, California, 94598!

Job Description & Requirements
Registered Nurse – Pediatric Intensive Care - PICU - Travel - (PICU RN)

Start Date:

10/6/2026 Available

Shifts:

12 N Pay Rate: $2707.00 - $2846.00

PICU RN needed > 12hr nights (36) > 13 weeks > MUST HAVE CURRENT CA LIC AT TIME OF SUBMISSION >
Years of experience required : 2+ >
Prev travel required/ not required :
Not required >
Shift : 12s >
Pt population : 321 beds in hospital, not teaching hosp, level II trauma. 8 beds in unit. >
Respiratory illness, spinal surgery, craniotomy, Sepsis, Shock, Diabetic Keto acidosis, general surgery, ENT >
Age Range: infant+ >
Ratios : 1:1-2 , ratios are CA state mandated, will depend on patient acuity and census >
Float requirements : will float as needed to like and under same scope of skill >
Schedule/ Weekend requirements : typically every other weekend > EMR: EPIC ·>
Scrub Info : any color no jeans, detailed info will be provided with first day info >>
Required upon submission: > MUST HAVE CURRENT CA LIC AT TIME OF SUBMISSION >
Certs required : BLS, PALS >>
Preferred: > EMR – note if required/ preferred : epic is EMR not required but preferred >
Prev travel required/ not required :
Not required, preferred >
Certs preferred : NRP Position Description PICU Facility Name:
John Muir Walnut Creek Total # of Facility Beds: 321 Unit Name:
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Specialty:
Click or tap here to enter text. Total # of Unit Beds/Suites/Deliveries: 8 Teaching Facility: ? Y ? N Teaching Hospital Experience

Required:

? Y ? N Trauma Level: 2 Prior Travel Experience

Required:

? Y ? N Minimum # Years Clinical Experience

Required:

2+ Minimum # Years Clinical Experience in Specialty

Required:

2+ Certifications

Required:

PALS, BLS Certifications Preferred: NRP Nurse Patient Ratio by shift: 1:2 Have criteria for 1:1 Circulate/Scrub as applicable:
Click or tap here to enter text. Ancillary Assistance: CNA/ PCT: ? Y ? N #staff per shift:
Click or tap here to enter text. Unit clerk/Secretary: ? Y ? N #staff per shift: 1 on days and evenings Other:
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Click or tap here to enter text. Advanced Practice on the unit:
Click or tap here to enter text. # Days of Orientation: 3 - 4 Specialty Testing for Unit/Facility: ? U ? F Patient Care Modality:
Primary Dress Code:
Scrubs/color:
Any color. No denim. Professional appearance. Shoes:
Non-skid, closed toe, athletic shoes are ok, must wear heel strap with clogs Jewelry:
Professional, Minimal, No facial piercing other than ears Hair/Beard:
Professional, hair shoulder length and longer must be pulled back, facial hair must be neat and trimmed Nail Polish:
No gels, acrylics, or extensions. All polish must in good condition without chips or cracks Documentation System:
Epic Medication System:
Pyxis Floating

Required:

? Y ? N To what units/facilities:
Pediatrics or NICU. Travelers could float to 1-2 units in a 12 hr shift. Describe the rotation:
Travelers float first Charge required: ? Y ? N Scheduling:
Click or tap here to enter text. Shift

Hours:

Click or tap here to enter text. Rotation

Schedule:

Click or tap here to enter text. Self-Scheduling No Weekend Requirements:
Up to 4 weekend shifts/month Call Requirements:
No Holiday Requirements:
Must be available for 2 out of 3 major winter holidays and 2 out of 3 summer holidays. Winter holidays are Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. Summer holidays are…