Travel Pediatric ICU Charge Nurse
20 days ago
Denver
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Denver, Colorado. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 10/20/2025, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, nights, • Work in a combined Pediatric and Pediatric ICU unit with 20 pediatric beds and 8 PICU beds, • Patient ratios are based on acuity, with typical assignments of up to three less critical pediatric patients and 1:1 for new trauma patients, • Pediatric patient population including respiratory and trauma cases, • Night shifts, 3x12 hours (19:00-07:30), with weekend work required up to every weekend, • One mandatory on-call shift per 4-week period, though rarely needed, • No floating required outside the Pediatric/PICU units, • Epic charting system is used and Epic experience is required, • Local candidates within 75 miles are accepted, though at a lower bill rate, • Manage a combination of pediatric and PICU patients as Charge Nurse, • Modules and orientation must be completed online prior to start, averaging around 4 hours, • Holiday coverage is required except for blacked-out dates around Christmas, • Team shares a charge nurse across pediatric and PICU units, • Monthly parking costs apply, with signup required, • The facility is drug and alcohol free, with compliance testing conducted pre-assignment\n \n Requirements\n, • Active CO or compact RN license required, • Minimum 2 years of PICU RN experience with recent charge and Level II trauma experience, • Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and PALS (AHA only), • Epic charting experience required, • Must pass a drug and alcohol screening, including THC/marijuana panel, prior to assignment, • First-time travelers will be considered, • No more than 5 days of requested time off for a 13-week contract, and no Christmas RTO between 12/24 and 12/27\n Benefits\n, • High Pay and Bonuses, • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options, • 401(k) Plan, • Weekly Payroll Deposit, • Free Online CEUs, • Generous Housing Allowance, • Travel and Licensure Reimbursements, • Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy 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.