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Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
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Hours: 48 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pediatric ICU position at a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and teaching hospital, requiring at least 2 years of high-acuity PICU experience and Epic proficiency.
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24-bed Pediatric ICU unit within a 247-licensed-bed Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and teaching hospital
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Average patient census of 21–23 patients
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Patient population includes respiratory illness, trauma (penetrating and non-accidental), DKA, seizures, neurosurgical cases, acute/chronic renal failure, orthopedic, surgical, transplants (kidney and whole/partial liver), complex medical conditions, and blood disorders
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Nurse-to-patient ratios vary by acuity: 2:1, 1:1, or 1:2
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EMR: Epic (experience required)
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IV pumps: Alaris and Medfusion syringe pumps
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Additional equipment includes Belmont Rapid Infuser, Arctic Sun, Camino device (ICP and temp monitoring), EV-1000 Vigileo, Accuvein, PIV Ultrasound, I-Stat, and Accuryn
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Medication dispensing via Omnicell; monitoring via Philips systems
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Day shift: 0645–1915; Night shift: 1845–0715; 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
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Weekend rotation requires 2 Fridays, 2 Saturdays, 2 Sundays, and 2 Mondays per 6-week scheduling cycle
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Schedule cycles run every 6 weeks
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Floating required as needed to Pediatric CVICU, NICU, Neonatal PCU, and General Pediatrics
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No on-call requirements for travelers
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Active NC or compact RN license required
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Current BLS and PALS certifications required
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Minimum 2 years of high-acuity Pediatric ICU experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
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Epic EMR experience required
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Proficiency with critical care skills including vasoactive drip titration, invasive line management (arterial lines, CVP), ventilator and trach management, CRRT, chest tubes, epidurals, PCAs, and sedation/analgesic drip management
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Experience with Arctic Sun, EVDs, Camino device, and Belmont Rapid Infuser preferred
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Experience with g-tube/j-tube management, feeding tubes, Foley insertion, and oral/nasal suctioning required
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Ability to float to Pediatric CVICU (assessed during interview)
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Candidate's permanent address must be located more than 50 miles from the facility
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Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
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At least 1 professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN, required for consideration
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Candidates who have previously held a permanent position at an AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible
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Unit is supported 24/7 by a charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, respiratory therapy, intensivists, residents, and APPs
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Each shift is also supported by a unit secretary and a CNA/healthcare tech for nursing support (bathing, rounding, etc.)
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Centralized and bedside patient monitoring in use (no telemetry monitoring tech)
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Orientation includes facility NEO and 2 days of departmental orientation
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Travelers are expected to work 75% of holidays; unit requirement is the eve and day of every other holiday while contracted
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RTO requires manager approval
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Navy scrubs required
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Free parking is available
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Unit culture is described as built on teamwork, trust, accountability, respect, and compassionate dedication
