Travel PICU Registered Nurse - $2,330 per week

American Traveler, LLC.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 94,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Life Insurance

Substantial housing stipends

Generous 401(k) match

Free Parking available on-site

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced PICU RN for a travel assignment in Albuquerque, NM. The role starts 01/26/2026 for 13 weeks, with a 36-hour workweek on a 12-hour night shift rotation at a Level I trauma children's hospital.

Requirements include NM or compact RN license, BLS/PALS, and 1.5+ years PICU experience. Enjoy housing stipends and travel/licensure reimbursements during this travel contract.

Qualifications

• Active NM or compact RN license required.
• BLS and PALS certifications required.
• Minimum PICU RN experience of 1.5 years.

Responsibilities

• Work in PICU within a Level I trauma children’s hospital.
• Rotate 3x12 or 4x12 shifts with day and night coverage.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio 1:2 and floating to NICU/ED as needed.
• Use Cerner EMR and manage CRRT/ECMO supported cases.
• Night shift hours 19:00–07:30; no on-call responsibility.

Skills

BLS Certification

PALS Certification

PICU Experience

Education

NM RN license (or compact)

Job description

Travel PICU Registered Nurse - $2,330 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Start Date: 01/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts
• Life Insurance
• Generous 401(k) match
• Substantial housing stipends

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