Travel PICU RN - $2,614 per week

American Traveler
  • Shreveport, LA
  • $2,614 Per Week
3 days ago

Job Description

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

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 10/12/2026
  • 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: Oct 12, 2026
  • Length: 13 weeks
  • Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Pediatric ICU RN for a night shift assignment requiring PALS certification and at least 1 year of PICU experience.

Details

  • Pediatric ICU unit with 8 rooms and an average census of 5 patients
  • 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio
  • Night shift schedule (3x12 hours), 18:45 to 07:15
  • Floating required to other pediatric units and NICU as needed
  • 2 weekend rotations per month
  • Uses Epic EMR
  • Specialized equipment includes ventilators, Alaris IV pumps, cooling blankets, cardiac monitoring, high-frequency oscillatory vents, PCA pumps, EEG ICP & BIS monitoring, and EVD systems

Requirements

  • Active RN license (LA state or Compact) required
  • Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS (AHA certifications required)
  • Minimum 1 year of PICU experience required
  • Epic EMR experience required

Additional Information

  • Provide critical care nursing to pediatric patients in a PICU setting
  • May be assigned to an Emergency Team requiring the traveler to remain onsite or serve as part of a relief team during emergency events
  • Required to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's
  • Royal blue scrubs required
  • First-time travelers are welcome to apply
  • Must reside 65+ miles from the facility to be eligible for the travel assignment

American Traveler Job ID #P-757647. 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

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.

 

Numbers & Facts

LocationShreveport, LA

Skills

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
  • Critical Careunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
  • Emergency Nursingunmatched
  • Epic Systemsunmatched
  • Intensive Careunmatched
  • Job Requisition Postingunmatched
  • Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)unmatched
  • Nursingunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
  • Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)unmatched
  • Pediatric Nursingunmatched
  • Pediatricsunmatched
  • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched

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