Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $2,655 per week

About the Role

The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) registered nurse position is located in Morgantown, West Virginia. This role involves providing specialized care in a pediatric critical care environment, working with patients requiring advanced medical interventions. The position offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic and collaborative team in a busy hospital setting.

Schedule

• Rotating shifts, 12 hours per shift, 36 hours per week minimum
• Day/night rotations and full weekend shifts
• Start date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Holiday rotations included

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care in a 20-bed PICU with an average daily census of around 15
• Patient ratios: ICU 1:1-2, Step-down 1:3
• Manage common diagnoses including congenital heart cases, DKA, respiratory illnesses, and neurosurgery
• Work with patients requiring tracheostomies, ventilators, G-tubes, and other advanced interventions
• Float within children's units (L&D, NICU, Pediatrics) as required, following normal ratios
• Wear dark gray (pewter) scrubs

Requirements

• Valid RN license
• BLS Certification (mandatory)
• PALS Certification (mandatory)
• Minimum of 2 years of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience
• COVID vaccination (2 Moderna or Pfizer shots or 1 J&J shot) or approved medical/religious exemption

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with congenital heart program
• Experience with DKA, respiratory conditions, neurosurgery, tracheostomies, ventilators, and G-tubes
• Experience managing adult patients in pediatric units

Unit Details

• 20-bed unit with an average daily census of around 15
• In-house pediatrician, residents, and advanced practice providers available 24/7
• Nurse aides present on days and nights
• Charge nurse and house supervisor roles available
• RT equipment including vents, Cpap, BiPAP available
• Off-unit telemetry monitoring with central monitors
• No call requirement

Orientation

• EPIC training
• Competency reviews and equipment review
• 3-shift mentorship in PICU

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits