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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 28, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pediatric ICU (PICU) travel assignment requiring at least 18 months of permanent experience and active OH or compact RN licensure.
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Hospital-based PICU setting treating patients from infancy through age 25
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Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM–7:30 AM (3x12-hour shifts)
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Specialized care includes epilepsy monitoring and management of patients on inotropes
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EKG/ECG rhythm recognition is required in this role
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13-week contract
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Active OH RN license or compact RN license currently in hand — no pending licenses accepted
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Current AHA or American Red Cross BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required and must be active and in hand — no pending certifications accepted
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NIHSS certification preferred
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Minimum 18 months of permanent (non-travel) PICU or pediatric specialty experience required prior to any travel assignments
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Minimum 18 months of recent pediatric experience required — travel experience may count toward this requirement
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Experience with epilepsy monitoring, EKG/ECG rhythm recognition, and inotrope management
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One professional reference from a manager, ANM, supervisor, or director in the applying specialty required — reference must be from an assignment worked within the past 12 months; co-worker references are not accepted
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Valid driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration
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No open background check cases; no license violations on record
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BCI/FBI fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of signing the contract
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Local candidates are accepted for this position
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Holiday coverage required — travelers must work at least every other holiday
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All requested time off (RTO) must be disclosed prior to or at time of interview
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ECG rhythm recognition and safeMedicate assessments are completed during orientation; a passing score on both is required, with a maximum of two attempts allowed
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Pre-start modules are required and average 6–15 hours to complete
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Former permanent or per diem employees of this health system must wait at least 1 year from their previous end date before working a travel assignment there
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Nurses are exempt from nicotine-free facility requirements (exemption is temporary and honored until further notice)
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Travelers may remain on assignment for a maximum of 18 consecutive months, after which a 6-month break is required before returning to any location within this health system
