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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced PICU RN with two years of recent pediatric ICU and travel experience, holding an NM or compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit within a hospital setting
• Patient population includes critically ill pediatric patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:3 depending on patient status
• Must be able to float between departments or local locations within 20 miles
• 12-hour night shifts with weekend and on-call coverage as needed by the unit
• Epic EMR is used; experience is preferred but not required
• Responsibilities include direct patient care, assessment, care planning, implementation, documentation, and coordination with families and healthcare team
• Must be flexible, team-oriented, and able to adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Float requirements extend within a 20-mile radius
• Holiday coverage is required as scheduled by the unit
• Previous permanent hospital staff must wait one year before being eligible for traveler positions
• First-time travelers are not eligible; prior travel experience is required
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility

Requirements

• Active RN license in New Mexico or a compact state
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, completed through AHA, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross
• Minimum of two years of recent experience in a 12-plus bed Pediatric ICU required
• Previous completion of at least one 13-week travel assignment in a pediatric setting
• Pediatric CVICU experience is a plus
• Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required
• Must pass onsite Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia Testing during orientation; one retake allowed

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-650476. 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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