Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $2,311 per week

About the role

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN for a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) position in Albany, New York. The assignment begins 10/19/2026, lasts 13 weeks, and requires 36 hours per week on 12‑hour night shifts as a travel employee.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients' vital signs and initiate corrective action when necessary.
• Follow continuous cardiac and respiratory monitor readings (EKG tracings, O₂ stats, CVP/arterial line waveforms, if applicable) and report any observed changes.
• Change dressings, insert catheters, start IVs (both central venous and arterial).
• Monitor and adjust specialized equipment such as ventilators.
• Assist physicians during examinations, treatments, and procedures, including life‑saving situations.
• Assist with insertion or discontinuation of CV catheters, arterial lines, external ventricular drains, Foley catheters, epidural catheters, and endotracheal tubes.
• Stand and walk for long periods; bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty.
• Lift 10‑20 pounds of equipment as needed.
• Manage exposure to chemicals and infectious diseases.

Requirements

• ACLS certification
• BLS certification
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience
• Additional certifications may be required before starting the assignment

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed hours
• Continuing education
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1

Schedule

• Start date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours per week: 36 hours
• Shift: 12 hours, nights