Travel PICU Registered Nurse - $2,330 per week
8 days ago
Albuquerque
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico. • Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 01/26/2026, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, nights, • Employment Type: Travel American Traveler is seeking an experienced PICU RN with NM or compact licensure, BLS, and PALS certifications for a rotating schedule at a Level I trauma children's hospital. • Work in a Pediatric ICU within a Level I trauma, teaching, and acute care hospital, • Assignment consists of either 3x12 or 4x12 rotating shifts; ability to work both day and night shifts required during the contract, • Weekend requirement of 4 shifts per schedule for day shift and 4-5 shifts for night shift including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights, • Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2 in the PICU, • Floating within scope required, including to NICU and as a resource in the Peds ED (without full assignment), • Patient population includes respiratory distress/failure, renal failure, trauma, CRRT, ECMO, heme/oncology cases, multi-system organ failure, and suicide attempt, • Experience with CRRT, ECMO, vents, and inotropic drips necessary, • Uses Cerner EMR, • Night shift hours are 19:00 to 07:30, • No on-call responsibility, • Block scheduling is not guaranteed, • First-time travelers are welcome to apply, • Black scrubs required; not provided by facility, • Free parking available on-site, • Requests for more than 7 days off require approval, • Active NM or compact RN license required (pending license accepted), • BLS and PALS certifications required, • Minimum 1.5 years of PICU RN experience required, • COVID vaccination required; medical and religious exemptions accepted with documentation, • No local candidates living within a 75-mile radius considered, • Experience with CRRT and ECMO required, • 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-642710. 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.