Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
7 days ago
Omaha
Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Omaha, Nebraska. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 10/27/2025, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours \n Advance your nursing career as a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse in Omaha, NE 68114. This travel nursing job offers the chance to work in a state-of-the-art, 32-bed PICU, providing pediatric critical care in one of Nebraska's top healthcare facilities. Join our healthcare team in Omaha and make a meaningful impact while enjoying Midwest hospitality and vibrant city life.\n \n\nPICU Nursing Job Details\n\n • Estimated Weekly Salary: $2,250 - $2,310\n, • Employment Type: Travel nursing contract\n, • Location: Omaha, Nebraska 68114 (Nebraska nursing jobs)\n, • Unit: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)\n, • Shift: Night, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:00)\n, • Hours per Week: 36\n, • Contract Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 10/27/2025 – End: 1/26/2026)\n, • Patient Ratios: 1:2 (day/night/weekend)\n, • Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend\n, • Floating: Required (to NICU, CCU, or Med/Surg as needed)\n, • Facility: 32-bed PICU, Level II trauma center\n\n\nPICU Registered Nurse Qualifications\n\n, • Minimum 2 years of RN experience, including at least 1 year in a large pediatric hospital PICU\n, • Experience in pediatric critical care, ventilator management, intubation, and sedation\n, • Servo vent experience required\n, • Level II trauma experience required; Level I trauma experience preferred\n, • Diploma, Associates, or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing program\n, • Current Nebraska RN license or RN Compact license\n, • Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification through AHA\n, • Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification\n, • Certified Pediatric Nurse or Certified Critical Care Nurse certification preferred\n, • Experience with EPIC charting system preferred\n, • Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)\n, • First-time travel nurses welcome!\n\n\nPICU Nurse Responsibilities\n\n, • Deliver expert pediatric critical care to patients with complex medical and surgical needs (respiratory, trauma, neuro, non-cardiac)\n, • Manage ventilators, intubation, sedation, and advanced airway procedures\n, • Float to NICU, CCU, or Med/Surg units as needed\n, • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including IV, respiratory, physical therapy, and pharmacy\n, • Maintain accurate documentation using EPIC electronic health records\n, • Participate in weekend coverage and rapid response situations\n We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded. We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com. Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Planet Healthcare Job ID #409875. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PICU About Planet Healthcare Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today. Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare. Our Methodology Let’s face it; finding a new job can be scary. Whether you’re currently employed or in between positions, the search can feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for support, guidance and an upper-hand on the competition, you’ve come to the right place. We know that not every job, company or commute is right for everyone, so Planet Healthcare recruiters are trained to not only discuss our open job orders, but to find out about your search and take a proactive approach to the market. Our recruiters are experts in this industry and we are your advocate and partner during your job search. We look forward to working with you soon. CLEVELAND | CHICAGO | RALEIGH | BOSTON | PHOENIX Benefits • Medical benefits, • Vision benefits, • Dental benefits, • 401k retirement plan, • Weekly pay, • Referral bonus