Travel · Job #273796

Travel PICU RN

Travel Oct 26, 2026
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About This Position

Fastaff is actively seeking experienced Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurses (PICU RNs) for high-paying travel nursing assignments at premier children's hospitals, academic medical centers, pediatric trauma centers, and specialty healthcare facilities across the United States.

If you're an experienced PICU RN, Pediatric Critical Care Nurse, Children's Hospital RN, Pediatric ICU Nurse, Pediatric Trauma Nurse, or Travel PICU RN, this is your opportunity to earn premium pay while delivering life-saving care to critically ill infants, children, and adolescents.

Earn up to $2,308 per week while expanding your pediatric critical care expertise, advancing your nursing career, and exploring destinations nationwide.

About the Job

As a Travel Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PICU RN), you'll provide the highest level of nursing care to critically ill, injured, and post-surgical pediatric patients requiring continuous monitoring and advanced medical interventions.

PICU nurses play a vital role in caring for children with complex medical conditions, traumatic injuries, respiratory failure, cardiac conditions, neurological disorders, infections, and post-operative recovery needs. You'll continuously monitor breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, oxygenation, and neurological status while implementing specialized treatment plans designed to improve patient outcomes.

Success in this role requires advanced pediatric critical care knowledge, exceptional clinical judgment, strong assessment skills, and a compassionate bedside manner. You'll collaborate closely with pediatric intensivists, respiratory therapists, surgeons, pharmacists, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive family-centered care during some of the most challenging moments in a child's healthcare journey.

Whether your experience includes PICU, Pediatric Critical Care, Children's Hospital Nursing, Pediatric Trauma, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, or Post-Surgical Pediatric Care, Fastaff offers opportunities that align with your expertise and career goals.

Why Nurses Choose Fastaff

Fastaff specializes in rapid-response travel nursing assignments that place experienced clinicians where they are needed most. Our nurses enjoy industry-leading compensation, nationwide opportunities, personalized support, and the flexibility to build rewarding careers while making a meaningful impact on patient care.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive weekly pay packages up to $2,308/week

Industry-leading travel nursing compensation

Weekly pay through direct deposit

Assignments available nationwide in all 50 states

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Travel and housing assistance

Assignment planning and relocation support

24/7 recruiter and clinical support

Exclusive employee discount programs

Referral bonus opportunities

Flexible travel nursing assignments at top pediatric healthcare facilities

What You'll Do

Provide advanced critical care nursing for infants, children, and adolescents in the PICU

Perform comprehensive assessments and ongoing evaluations of critically ill pediatric patients

Monitor respiratory status, cardiac rhythms, blood pressure, oxygenation, and neurological function

Administer medications, blood products, IV therapies, and specialized pediatric treatments

Manage ventilators, airway support systems, and critical care equipment

Recognize and respond rapidly to changes in patient condition

Participate in emergency interventions, trauma protocols, and pediatric critical care procedures

Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams

Utilize Epic, Cerner, and other EMR systems to document patient care accurately

Educate and support families regarding treatment plans, procedures, and recovery expectations

Maintain compliance with infection prevention standards, patient safety protocols, and evidence-based pediatric practices

Minimum Qualifications

2+ years of recent PICU or Pediatric Critical Care nursing experience required

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license

Current BLS certification

Current PALS certification

ACLS certification as required by facility

Strong pediatric assessment and critical care nursing skills

Experience caring for high-acuity pediatric patients

Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure healthcare environments

Excellent communication, critical-thinking, and family-centered care abilities

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in the following areas are highly encouraged to apply:

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

Pediatric Critical Care

Children's Hospital Nursing

Pediatric Trauma Care

Ventilator Management

Airway Management

Post-Surgical Pediatric Recovery

Pediatric Cardiology

Pediatric Neurology

Pediatric Respiratory Care

Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Level I & Level II Trauma Centers

Epic or Cerner EMR Systems

Travel Nursing Experience

The Ideal Candidate

You're a compassionate, adaptable, and highly skilled pediatric critical care nurse who thrives in challenging clinical environments. You excel at managing medically complex pediatric patients, interpreting critical clinical data, and making rapid decisions when every moment matters.

You provide exceptional patient- and family-centered care while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Your advanced critical care expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence help ensure the best possible outcomes for critically ill children.

Take Your PICU Career Nationwide

If you're an experienced PICU RN, Pediatric ICU Nurse, Pediatric Critical Care RN, Children's Hospital Nurse, or Travel PICU RN looking for premium pay, flexible travel opportunities, and assignments at leading pediatric healthcare facilities nationwide, apply today.

Join Fastaff and discover why pediatric critical care nurses trust us to connect them with rewarding travel assignments, competitive compensation, and exceptional professional growth opportunities.

Apply today to earn up to $2,308 per week as a Travel PICU RN.

Fastaff is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: Up to $2,308.00 per week

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Relocation assistance

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Experience:

relevant: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: On the road
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Employment Type
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Start Date
Oct 26, 2026
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