Travel PICU RN - $3,080 per week

The Judge Group is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Newark, New Jersey.

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

WINTER HOLIDAY REQUIREMENT: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s
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• Based on unit/department: Clinicians must either work or provide on-call coverage for 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 winter holidays, as needed.


REQUIRED LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS
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• Active NJ or Compact license required at time of submission

• Required Certifications: BLS, PALS


REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & CLINICAL SKILLS
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• Experience Required: 2+ years of PICU critical care experience with 1 year of cardiac experience strongly preferred. Both must be documented on skills checklist.

• IV therapy/Phlebotomy; Starting and maintaining IVs; Accessing/Managing Ports; Central line blood draw; Central Line/Implanted Line Care; PICC line management; Administration of blood & blood products; TPN/Lipids

• Acute/chronic renal failure; Peritoneal dialysis/CAPD; Pre/Post Hemodialysis; Urinary catheter insertion/management

• Anti-Seizure Medications; Antiarrhythmics; Continuous Sedation; IV vasopressors; Pediatric Dosage Calculations; Insulin administration; Use of Broselow system; Assist with lumbar puncture; Hydrocephalus/VP shunt

• Assist/manage intubation; Care/maintenance of acute airway; Care of Ventilated Patient; BiPAP/CPAP management/maintenance; High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC); End-Tidal CO2 monitoring; Suctioning (ETT, NT); Tracheostomy care; Management of Chest Tubes

• Telemetry - on the unit monitoring; Medtronic pacemakers; Isolation Precautions/PPE; Wound assessment/care; Management of gastric tubes; NG tube insertion/management


SCHEDULING DETAILS AND CHARTING
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• Charting: EPIC experience required

• Weekend Requirement: Every Other Weekend


• Locals Accepted


UNIT DETAILS AND FLOATING
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• Ratios: PICU:1:1–2; Stepdown:1:3; Pediatrics:1:4-5; NICU 1:2-3 (Confirm with traveler)

• Unit Details: Patient Age Groups: Adolescents, Infants, Pediatrics; Number of Beds: 19; PICU supports critical care patients with variable acuity and stepdown capability.

• Scrubs: Navy Blue

• Floating: Candidates must float within their skillset without exception (appropriate assignments). Ratios vary based on census, patient acuity and staffing; (Confirm floating with traveler)


HOSPITAL HIGHLIGHTS
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Children’s Hospital of New Jersey at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a premier pediatric facility providing comprehensive care from infancy through adolescence, including a specialized Pediatric Intensive Care Unit within the Critical Care Center—one of the largest pediatric critical care programs in the state, supporting both cardiac and medical/surgical ICU populations with 24/7 intensivist-led coverage. The hospital features a nationally recognized Children’s Heart Center, pediatric emergency services, and a Level IV NICU, supporting advanced, multidisciplinary pediatric care.

Newark Beth Israel is part of RWJBarnabas Health, the largest integrated healthcare system in New Jersey.

WHY JUDGE HEALTHCARE? Judge Healthcare, a division of The Judge Group, is your trusted partner in healthcare staffing—connecting passionate professionals with rewarding opportunities nationwide. Whether you're a travel nurse, allied health professional, or locum tenens provider, our team is committed to helping you find the right fit with competitive pay and exceptional support. We offer personalized service, nationwide placements, and benefits, including: • Choice of three ACA-compliant medical plans • Dental Insurance • Vision insurance • 401(k) • Short-term disability • Term life insurance • Hospital and critical illness coverage • Cancer Insurance • Telemedicine • ID protection • Group accident coverage Traveler Perks: • Weekly on-time pay with direct deposit • Referral bonus up to $500 • Completion and extension bonuses • Experienced recruiter to work side by side with you from start to finish THE JUDGE DIFFERENCE You deliver outstanding care—we’re here to support your journey. Judge Healthcare’s recruiters are experts in the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, and we take pride in building long-term relationships with our clinicians. We don’t just fill roles—we match professionals with opportunities that align with their goals, lifestyle, and values. Founded on a commitment to quality and service, Judge Healthcare is proud to be part of The Judge Group, a leading professional services firm with over 55 years of experience. Let us help you take the next step in your healthcare career.

About The Judge Group

Benefits

• Referral bonus
• Retention bonus