Travel Pediatric ICU RN - $1,714 per week
6 days ago
Houston
Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Houston, Texas. • Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 12/22/2025, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours Advance your nursing career as a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse on a travel assignment in Houston, TX. Join a leading healthcare team and provide specialized pediatric care in a state-of-the-art facility while enjoying Houston's vibrant culture and amenities. • Location: Houston, TX 77054, • Estimated Weekly Pay: $1470-$1570, • Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse, • Unit: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), • Number of Beds: 14-22, • Start Date: December 22, 2025, • End Date: March 23, 2026, • Duration: 13-week nursing contract, • Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 12-hour day shifts, • Hours per Week: 36, • Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend days every 4 weeks, • Dress Code: Royal blue scrubs, • EMR: Meditech, • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas or compact state, • BLS (Basic Life Support) certification – required, • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification – required, • Minimum 1 year of recent experience as a PICU RN, • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification preferred, • Strong clinical communication and teamwork skills, • Ability to float to NICU Level 1 or 2 as needed, • Deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing care to pediatric patients in the PICU, • Monitor and manage critically ill children, including post-surgical care (cleft palate repair, appendectomy, thoracic cases, pectus bar implants), • Perform and assist with clinical procedures such as chest tube management and lumbar punctures, • Manage seizure activity and provide noninvasive pediatric cardiology care, • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes, • Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Meditech EMR Planet Healthcare Job ID #433895. 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 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 • Medical benefits, • Vision benefits, • Dental benefits, • 401k retirement plan, • Weekly pay, • Referral bonus