RN - PICU (Travel Contract)

Amergis; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a PICU RN for a travel contract in Sacramento. The role involves managing critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU unit. Candidates must have relevant nursing qualifications and experience, along with required certifications. Benefits include competitive pay, insurance, and retirement plans.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Qualifications

• Current, legal license in good standing in state of practice.
• 1-3 years complex job related experience.
• Shows evidence of CEU requirements for the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients with multi-system failure and various life-threatening illnesses.
• Assume responsibility for assigned patients.
• Coordinate with Clinical Manager of client facility.

Skills

ICU experience

PICU experience

ACLS certification

BLS certification

PALS certification

Education

Graduated from an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Salary: $3164 / Week

RN – PICU (Travel Contract)

Location: Sacramento

Start Date: October 27, 2025

Contract Duration: 13 weeks

Contract Type: Travel

Unit: PICU (with float to Pediatrics & NICU)

Patient Population: Pediatric Critical Care

?? Shifts Available:

• Days: 3x12-Hour (06:45 AM – 7:15 PM)

• Weekend Coverage: As scheduled (no block scheduling)

  ?? Compensation:

• Local Pay: $67/hr

• Travel Pay: $3,164/wk (gross)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking an PICU RN to be part of the Pediatric Critical Care Department and manages patients with multi-system failure and a variety of life threatening illnesses. The ICU/CCU nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for assigned patients and is responsible to the Clinical Manager of client facility designee.

Minimum Requirements:

• Shows evidence of having graduated from an accredited school of nursing.

• Current, legal license in good standing in state of practice.

• Shows evidence of one year recent experience in ICU, CCU, PICU, NICU or emergency medicine

• Prefers evidence of ACLS, PALS, NRP certification.

• Shows evidence of CEU requirements for the state of practice.

• Must be able to work with frequent interruptions.

• 1-3 years complex job related experience, PALS, BLS, and ACLS, as required.

  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.