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: 01/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a PICU RN with at least 1.5 years of experience and current BLS, PALS, and NM or Compact RN license for a rotating shift position.

Responsibilities

• Position is in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at a Level I Trauma and Teaching Hospital
• Typical ratio is 1:2 with critically ill pediatric patients
• Rotating shifts required; either days or nights may be assigned during contract (4x12 or 3x12 hour shifts)
• Must float within scope to NICU and may serve as a resource in the Peds ED for specific tasks without full assignment
• Common diagnoses include respiratory and renal failure, trauma, multi-system organ failure, and heme/onc cases
• Uses Cerner EMR system
• No on-call required
• Weekend requirement is 4 weekend shifts per schedule for days, 4-5 for nights
• No staff within a 75-mile radius will be considered
• Responsibilities include managing critically ill pediatric patients, supporting the team in NICU and as a resource in the Peds ED
• Black scrubs required; not provided by facility
• First-time travelers accepted
• RTO over 7 days requires approval; no RTO first or last 7 days of the contract
• Holiday PTO limited to one holiday bundle per traveler
• Free parking available
• Must provide a non-local Driver’s License or a written transportation plan if unavailable
• Orientation modules required and completed during the first week
• Drug screening required within 30 days of start
• Perm staff may return as travelers if 12 months have passed since last employed

Requirements

• Active NM or Compact RN license (current or pending)
• Current BLS and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 1.5 years of PICU RN experience required
• Experience with CRRT, ECMO, vents, and inotropic drips is required
• COVID-19 vaccination required, with accepted medical or religious exemptions upon provider-signed form
• No RQI certifications accepted

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-629802. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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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