American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/07/2026
- Duration: 19 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 7, 2026
- Length: 19 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Pediatric/Neonatal Transport position requiring extensive PICU, NICU, and transport experience along with PALS and NRP certifications.
Details
- Work within the Pediatric Transport unit at a 152-bed Level 2 trauma and Level 4 NICU facility serving the Puget Sound region and surrounding communities as far as eastern Washington
- Facility provides CRRT and ECMO services
- Care for pediatric and neonatal patients with diagnoses including HIE, ppHN, asthma, respiratory illness, sepsis, DKA, metabolic disorders, trauma, ingestions, congenital heart defects, cancer, and NEC
- Support interhospital transport via ground or air in partnership with NW Ambulance and Airlift Northwest (fixed and rotor wing)
- Transport team consists of 1 RN, 1 RT, and an EMT who drives the ambulance
- Utilize Phillips monitors, Hamilton ventilators, Braun and Baxter IV pumps, Tecotherm, Zoll defibrillators, Stryker gurney, transport isolette, and ambulance/aircraft equipment
- EMR systems used include EPIC and Zoll emsCHARTS
- 12-hour day shifts scheduled 7a-7p or 7p-7a
- 36 hours per week
- Weekend rotation required every other weekend
- No on-call responsibilities
- Floats to other units or works as helping hands when not on transport assignments
Requirements
- Active WA state RN license or compact license required
- Current BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required
- TNCC and STABLE certifications preferred
- Minimum 5 years of experience in PEDS ED/PICU and Level IV NICU, with at least 1 year in each
- Minimum 3 years of neonatal/pediatric transport experience within the last 5 years
- Skilled in airway management, vasoactive drips/infusions, non-invasive ventilation (BiPAP/HFNC), respiratory inhaled medication administration, and IV/IO access
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care during interhospital pediatric and neonatal transport via ground or air
- Participate in safety day training as part of orientation to become familiar with ambulance and aircraft equipment
- Black scrub color required
- First-time travelers will be considered for this position
American Traveler Job ID #P-739870. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Pediatrics
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.