Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
12 days ago
Paramus
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Paramus, New Jersey. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 05/18/2026, • 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: May 18, 2026, • Length: 13 weeks, • Hospital-based Pediatric ICU (PICU) setting with 4 dedicated PICU beds and 8 convertible beds that can serve as monitored or general pediatric beds, • Pediatric patient population, including COVID-positive patients; nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2 in the PICU and 1:3-4 in the pediatric area, • Equipment used includes CPAP, Vapotherm, and high-flow oxygen therapy, • Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, • Every third weekend required, • Self-scheduling with manager final approval; block scheduling is available, but assigned weekends must be honored, • Floating as helping hands only (no full unit float), • 13-week contractRequirements, • Active NJ State or Compact RN license currently in hand, • Current BLS and PALS certifications required, • Minimum 2 years of PICU experience required, • Must be able to pass a basic arrhythmia exam, • COVID vaccination card required for consideration, • Nursys verification required for considerationAdditional Information, • No PCAs on unit — nurses are responsible for providing total patient care, • Unit cares for COVID-positive pediatric patients, • Candidates residing within 75 miles of the facility are considered local and may be subject to a different pay structure 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.