Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $2,632 per week

Wellspring Nurse Source
  • Baltimore, MD
  • $2,632 Per Week
1 day ago

Job Description

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Baltimore, Maryland.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 11/23/2026
  • Duration: 14 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse / Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Job Overview

This position is for a Registered Nurse specializing in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to infants, children, and adolescents in critical condition.

Job Details

  • Shift: 3x12 hour shifts (Day shift from 07:00 to 19:30)
  • Patient Ratios: 1:2
  • Experience Required: Minimum of 2 years of PICU experience is required.
  • First-Timers: New travelers are accepted.
  • Weekend Requirement: Scheduled for 5 weekends within each 6-week schedule, covering either Saturday or Sunday.
  • Floating: Required to float between like units, including NICU and Pediatrics, based on hospital needs.
  • On Call: No on-call requirement.
  • Block Scheduling: Not available; all schedule accommodations must be approved before the offer.

Certifications Required

  • BCLS/BLS certification
  • PALS certification
  • Basic EKG Exam certification

Position Requirements

  • Licensure: Must possess a Maryland or compact RN license upon application submission.
  • Time Off Restrictions: Auto approval for up to 14 days of RTO; holidays and hard-to-fill days have specific RTO restrictions.

Unit Information

The PICU unit consists of 6 beds and provides care for various diagnoses including respiratory distress, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), seizures, pain management, and sepsis. The unit requires management of patients needing moderate sedation, continuous drips, and both arterial and central lines.

Orientation is approximately 40 hours, including virtual, clinical, and on-unit aspects.

Additional Experience Requirements

  • Strong dysrhythmia interpretation and management experience
  • Experience with central line and PICC line management
  • Familiarity with anti-seizure medications, continuous sedation, IV vasopressors, and pediatric dosage calculations
  • Experience with ICP monitoring
  • Comfort in managing ventilated pediatric patients and acute airways
  • Experience with BiPAP/CPAP, ABG interpretation, and chest tube management

Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in using ventilators
  • Knowledge of high-flow nasal cannula
  • Experience with BiPAP/CPAP systems

Charting System

The charting system utilized is Cerner.

Scrub Color

Navy pants are required for this position.

Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #38521619. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN PICU

About Wellspring Nurse Source

Wellspring One (formerly Wellspring Nurse Source) is a nurse-owned and operated healthcare staffing company built around one simple belief: clinicians deserve exceptional support. Our team is honored to represent what we believe is the greatest workforce on earth, and we work every day to support our clinicians with the same level of excellence they bring to their patients.


Wellspring One was named one of SIA’s Best Staffing Firms to Work For in 2026, a recognition that reflects our commitment to building a culture where clinicians feel supported, valued, and set up for success. From onboarding and compliance to payroll, career guidance, and on-assignment support, our dedicated Clinician Success Team is with you every step of your travel journey.


We’re not focused on becoming the biggest staffing company. Our goal is to be the best partner you’ll ever work with.

If you’re looking for a team that will advocate for you, support you, and help you find the right opportunities at the best rates, we’d love to be part of your journey.


Numbers & Facts

LocationBaltimore, MD

Skills

  • Arterial Linesunmatched
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)unmatched
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
  • Career Counselingunmatched
  • Diabetesunmatched
  • Electrocardiogramunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Hospitalunmatched
  • ICPunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Job Requisition Postingunmatched
  • Medicationsunmatched
  • Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)unmatched
  • Nursingunmatched
  • On Callunmatched
  • Onboardingunmatched
  • Pain Managementunmatched
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
  • Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)unmatched
  • Pediatricsunmatched
  • Quality of Careunmatched
  • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
  • Team Buildingunmatched
  • Vasoconstrictorunmatched
  • Ventilatorunmatched

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