Travel PICU RN - $2,189 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Austin, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Pediatric ICU RN for a high-acuity 24-bed Level 1 Trauma Center PICU requiring BLS, PALS, and at least 2 years of specialty experience.

Details

• High acuity, fast-paced 24-bed PICU at a Level 1 Trauma Center
• Patient population includes neurology, renal, pulmonary, surgical, and medical ICU cases
• Patient ratios vary by shift, typically 1:1 to 1:2 for ICU status
• Night shift schedule from 18:45 to 07:15
• Floating required to CVICU, NICU, and the North Campus 12-bed PICU when needed
• 13-week assignment length

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, PALS, and ACLS certifications (AHA) required
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in the specialty required
• Nursys license verification required within 30 days prior to start
• Current license and primary source verification required within 30 days prior to start

Additional Information

• Provide high-acuity critical care nursing to pediatric ICU patients across multiple specialties
• Navy scrubs required, pediatric print tops allowed
• Must have a US Social Security Number and provide a US home address
• Radius rule applies, allowing local candidates at a reduced rate depending on location
• Candidates should discuss contract extension with management at least 45 days before the assignment end date

American Traveler Job ID #P-784109. 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: Travel RN - Pediatric ICU

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