Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in Atlanta, GA

Job Title

Registered Nurse – PICU (Travel Contract)

Location

Atlanta, GA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (19:00–07:00) | Weekend Nights: Friday–Sunday or Saturday–Monday | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in ICU settings including PICU, NICU, TICU, and CICU across two campuses
• Float between ICU units based on patient census and staffing needs; may float to general care areas when no ICU needs exist
• Operate and monitor Servo ventilators and participate in Rapid Response Team (RRT) activations
• Administer and manage typical ICU drips, medications, and pressors
• Maintain patient-to-nurse ratios of 1:2 in ICU settings
• Document patient care accurately using the facility's electronic medical records system

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license in Georgia or a compact state license (must be in hand at time of submittal)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required – AHA-issued only
• ICU clinical experience with demonstrated competency in critical care skills
• Must be able to complete all compliance documentation within required timeframes prior to start date
• Must comply with a nicotine-free workplace policy; facility tests for cotinine/nicotine

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Experience with Epic EMR
• Prior travel nursing experience (first-time travelers accepted if resume reflects required skill set)

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to gain diverse critical care experience across multiple ICU specialties within a well-established pediatric healthcare system
• First-time travelers are welcome, provided clinical skills align with the needs of the role