Travel PICU RN - $2,340 per week

About the role

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN for a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) position in Richmond, Virginia. This is a 13‑week travel assignment requiring 36 hours per week on 12‑hour night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients' vital signs and initiate corrective action when necessary.
• Follow continuous cardiac and respiratory monitor readings (EKG, O2 stats, CVP/arterial line waveforms) 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 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.

Requirements

• Active RN license.
• BLS and PALS certification.
• Minimum 1‑2 years of recent acute care experience (preferably 3 years as indicated).
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods, bend, lean, stoop, and lift 10‑20 pounds of equipment.
• Willingness to work 12‑hour night shifts, 36 hours per week for a 13‑week assignment.

Benefits

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

Schedule

12‑hour night shifts, 36 hours per week; assignment duration is 13 weeks.