PICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 109,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Pediatric ICU/CCU Registered Nurse (RN) for a travel assignment in Houston, TX. The role focuses on caring for patients with multi-system failures in a critical care setting and requires current RN licensure and ICU/CCU/PICU experience.

Position features include a 36-hour work week with a weekly pay of $2,824 and comprehensive benefits. The candidate should be able to lead in crisis situations and work well in a team, with ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in good standing in state of practice.
• One year recent ICU, CCU, PICU, NICU or emergency medicine experience required.
• Successful completion of Amergis Staffing Solutions testing process.
• Prefers ACLS, PALS, NRP certification.
• CEU requirements for the state of practice.
• Demonstrates the ability to assume a leadership role in a crisis situation.
• Demonstrates clinical competence in intensive care.
• Demonstrates ability to work with patient growth and development needs across the unit.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrates full range of body motion daily.
• Must be able to work with frequent interruptions.
• 1-3 years complex job related experience.
• PALS, BLS, and ACLS as required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for Pediatric ICU/CCU patients with multi-system failure and life-threatening illnesses.
• Assume responsibility and accountability to the Clinical Manager or client facility designee.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to manage care across shifts.
• Demonstrate leadership in crisis situations and maintain patient safety.

Skills

RN license

ICU experience

PICU experience

ACLS certificate

PALS certificate

BLS certificate

CEU compliance

leadership in crisis

teamwork

ability to handle interruptions

Job description

PICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Job Type: Travel

Pay: $2824 / Week

Hours: 36.00

Location: Houston, TX

The Pediatric ICU/CCU RN is a member of the Critical CareDepartment and manages patients with multi- system failure and a variety oflife-threatening illnesses. ThePediatric ICU/CCU nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for assignedpatients and is responsible to the Clinical Manager or client facilitydesignee.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current RN license in good standing in state of practice
• One year recent experience in ICU, CCU, PICU, NICU oremergency medicine required
• Successful completion of Amergis Staffing Solutions testingprocess
• Prefers evidence of ACLS, PALS, NRP certification
• Shows evidence of CEU requirements for the state of practice
• Demonstrates the ability to assume a leadership role in acrisis situation
• Demonstrates clinical competence specific to intensive care
• Demonstrates the ability to work with patient growth anddevelopment needs across the specific unit of assignment
• Demonstrates ability to work in a team environment
• Demonstrates a full range of body motion in a regularperformance of duties on a daily basis
• Must be able to work with frequent interruptions
• 1-3 years complex job related experience
• PALS, BLS, and ACLS, as required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Nursing

Job Function: Nursing | RN | RN - PICU

Job Type: Travel

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0758

Contract Duration: 13

Pay Rate: $2824 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-11-06T02:48:52