Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $2,959 per week

About the role

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN for a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) position in Tacoma, Washington. Start date: 11/02/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Hours: 36 hours per week. Employment type: Travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care to pediatric patients as part of a broader medical team.
• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and patients' families to ensure coordinated care.
• 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 observed changes.
• Change dressings, insert catheters, start IVs (both central venous and arterial).
• Monitor and adjust specialized equipment such as ventilators.
• Assist physicians during examination, treatment, 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.
• Be aware of hazards from exposure to chemicals and infectious diseases.

Requirements

• Active RN license.
• BLS certification.
• PALS certification.
• Minimum 1‑2 years’ recent acute care experience (PICU preferred).
• Additional certifications may be required before 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

• 12‑hour shifts, nights
• 36 hours per week