Travel PICU Registered Nurse - $2,499 per week
6 days ago
San Diego
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in San Diego, California. • Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 11/24/2025, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, nights, • Employment Type: Travel American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a high-acuity Pediatric ICU position requiring a CA license, BLS, and PALS certifications. • Work in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at a Level 1 trauma teaching hospital, • Care for pediatric patients with high acuity including injury, respiratory failure, shock, multi-system failure, poisonings, near drowning, meningitis, post-op cardiac surgical, and neurosurgery cases, • Nurse to patient ratio is 1:1-2, • Float required within hospital to CVPICU and NICU as needed, • Flexible schedule required for 3x12 hour variable shifts; must be able to work both days and nights, • Weekend shifts required based on schedule with one full weekend off per 4-week schedule, • Work two out of three major holidays, no Christmas time off allowed, • Uses Epic EMR, • Experience with ventilators, multiple monitoring systems, CVP, and EKG required, • Responsibilities include delivering specialized care to critically ill children across a broad range of diagnoses, • Must be willing and able to float between PICU, CVPICU, and NICU settings, including to satellite locations for NICU, • Mileage for NICU/float assignments will be reimbursed at the IRS standard rate with timely submission of forms, • Hospital is Magnet Recognized, offers a collaborative team environment, and is nationally awarded for excellence in pediatric care, • Staff can wear any scrub color except black, • No on-call required, • RTO is limited to 6 days; no Christmas RTO permitted, • Must meet requirements for vaccination, modules, and orientation prior to start, • Active CA RN license in hand or ETA from state licensing, • Minimum 2 years of recent independent PICU nursing experience within the last year, • Current BLS and PALS certifications required, • Experience with Epic EMR preferred, • Experience in use of ventilators and multiple monitors is required, • Flu vaccine required, • First-time travelers accepted with strong experience, • Applicants must not reside within 50 miles of the facility, • Previous perm staff must wait one year before eligibility, • Must provide two recent professional references from supervisors, • 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, • Traveler Rewards and Discounts American Traveler Job ID #P-631500. 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: Travel RN - Pediatric ICU 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.