Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $2,264 per week
Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care | Discipline: RN | Start Date: 08/24/2026 | Duration: 13 weeks | 36 hours per week | Shift: 12 hours | Employment Type: Travel
About the Role
The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is a high-tech children’s services area for critically ill, medically complex, and/or post-surgical patients. The pediatric intensive care RN collaborates with families, physicians, and other healthcare officials to determine the best course of patient care and recovery.
Provide care for children and adolescents, usually up to the age of 18, with life-threatening or high-acuity conditions that require constant monitoring. Prioritize careful monitoring of patients, and report regularly to the pediatrician and family on the patient's condition and what they can expect in recovery.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-acuity nursing care for critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU.
- Collaborate with families, physicians, and healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Monitor and assess patient conditions, reporting changes to the pediatrician and family.
- Operate and manage specialized medical equipment in a high-tech pediatric intensive care setting.
Requirements
- Eighteen months of recent experience in an Acute Care PICU setting (NICU experience not sufficient).
- Active RN License.
- PALS & NRP Certifications.
- Degree from an accredited nursing program.
- Additional requirements may be determined by the client facility.
Benefits
- Weekly pay and direct deposit.
- Full coverage of all credentialing fees.
- Private housing or housing allowance.
- Group health insurance for you and your family.
- Company-paid life and disability insurance.
- Travel reimbursement.
- 401(k) matching.
- Unlimited Referral Bonuses up to $1,000.
- Day 1 medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family.
- On-staff Clinical Support Team.
- Access to nationwide travel assignments via the MPX+ Mobile app with 24/7 real-time access to jobs, credentials, and assignment details.
- Tax-free per diems, housing stipends, and travel reimbursements.
- Employee assistance programs.
About Agency
MedPro Healthcare Staffing is a Joint Commission-certified provider of contract staffing services. Since 1983, we have placed nursing and allied travelers in top healthcare facilities nationwide. Our mission is to support caregivers by handling logistics, allowing you to focus on patient care. With thousands of job opportunities available, we provide personalized career support and hands-on guidance every step of the way.