Travel PICU RN - $2,652 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/27/2026
• 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 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced PICU RN for a Level 1 Trauma Center, requiring 2+ years of pediatric ICU experience and an active IL RN license.

Details

• Work in the Pediatric ICU (PICU) at a Level 1 Trauma Center
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Every other weekend requirement (2 weekends per month)
• No block scheduling permitted
• Mandatory float facility; floating expected regularly across units, potentially outside primary competency with team-based support
• May be required to float to other Cook facilities within 50 miles, with as little as 2 hours notice
• Cerner charting system used

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• BLS and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 2+ years of PICU experience required
• Cerner charting experience required
• Skills required include management of ventilated patients, ABG interpretation, central/PICC line care, ICP monitoring, dysrhythmia management, IV vasopressors, and pediatric dosage calculations
• Two professional references required, from most recent employers, one per employer
• Proof of COVID vaccination required with no exceptions

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to pediatric ICU patients including seizure management, continuous sedation, and respiratory support
• Refusal to float may result in assignment cancellation
• RTO limited to 5 days max with no more than 2 consecutive days; no RTO on weekends
• No RTO permitted on holidays or the day before/after a holiday; calling out on a holiday may result in contract cancellation
• Any scrub color accepted
• Local candidates accepted within a 75-mile radius of the facility
• Returning clinicians must complete full recredentialing and orientation, even after breaks of less than 30 days
• Lab work must be completed within 72 hours of accepting the assignment

American Traveler Job ID #P-763433. 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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