American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pediatric ICU (PICU) night shift position requiring a WA or compact RN license, BLS, and PALS certification.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Pediatric ICU within an 82-bed Level 2 Trauma Center featuring 16 beds that are interchangeable between MedSurg and PICU
• Patient population includes respiratory, medical, chronically ill, oncology, trauma, and surgical pediatric cases
• Use of Epic EMR, experience preferred
• Assignment is 12-hour night shifts with 36 hours per week
• Floating may occur to MedSurg, NICU (low acuity), or as helping hands in the ED
• On-call only if experiencing low census, with a 1-hour response time
• Required to work 1-2 holidays during the assignment
• Care for pediatric patients with a variety of complex medical and surgical needs, including trauma, oncology, and respiratory cases
• No solid organ transplant, major burns, or stem cell transplant cases included in assignment
• ECMO management handled by ECMO specialists
• Team environment with opportunities to float to other units as needed
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Scrub attire can be any color except hooded shirts; long sleeves must be able to be pulled above the elbow; Friday is spirit day during football season with appropriate team attire allowed

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required for consideration
• Minimum of 2 years recent PICU experience required
• Current BLS and PALS certifications required
• Ability to pass Traveler Telemetry Competency
• Strong assessment skills, critical thinking, and time management skills required
• Proficiency with aseptic and sterile techniques, ventilator and trach management, suctioning, tube management, chest tubes, epidurals, PCAs, drip and Foley management, discharge procedures
• CRRT experience with Prismax is preferred
• Epic EMR experience is preferred

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-652842. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Pediatric ICU

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