Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $1,815 per week

About the role

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) registered nurse (RN) position in a hospital setting in Denver, Colorado. The assignment starts October 26, 2026 and ends January 25, 2027 (13 weeks). The role involves providing specialized care for critically ill pediatric patients in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with a healthcare team. The unit has 20 beds, staffed by 51 team members (including bedside RNs and PCTs), with patient ratios of 1:2 and 1:1. Equipment includes Philip monitor, Alaris and MedFusion IV pumps; EMR system is Meditech. Typical procedures encompass conscious sedations, care of respiratory failure (endotracheal tube management, high-frequency oscillatory ventilation), CT placement, and central line maintenance. The unit values flexibility, helpfulness, and humility, offering new technology, experienced staff, and flexible schedule options.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care for critically ill pediatric patients
• Manage endotracheal tube and high-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV) for respiratory failure
• Administer conscious sedations
• Perform CT placement
• Maintain and care for central lines
• Operate Philip monitor, Alaris and MedFusion IV pumps
• Use Meditech EMR system