American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in New Haven, Connecticut.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/16/2026
• 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 position requiring a CT or compact license, with Level I trauma experience and specialized pediatric critical care skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) of a large acute care hospital
• Patient population includes critically ill pediatric patients, including cardiac cases
• Average nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2
• Night shifts, 3x12 hours (19:00 to 07:00)
• Required to work every other weekend
• Floating required to other pediatric units within scope, including Pediatric ED, NNICU, inpatient departments, and psychiatric units
• Epic EMR is used; experience preferred but not required
• Responsible for the care and monitoring of critically ill pediatric patients, including participation in advanced therapies such as CRRT and ECMO where qualified
• Travelers are expected to float to various pediatric units and must adapt to different care environments within the children’s hospital
• Connect with charge nurse for orientation when floating to unfamiliar units
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Facility is a Level I Trauma and Academic Medical Center
• Up to 7 days of requested time off may be approved without additional approval; requests longer than 7 days require approval
• Employees must reside at least 75 miles from the facility
• Previously employed staff must meet rehire criteria for consideration

Requirements

• Active CT or compact state RN license (pending license accepted with application prior to consideration)
• Minimum 3 years of recent PICU RN experience in a large trauma center required
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications required
• Experience in cardiac critical care is required
• Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and ECMO certification preferred
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required unless exempt for religious or medical reasons
• No prior disciplinary action on nursing license accepted
• Prior permanent staff must have been gone at least 2 years to be considered

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-653204. 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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