Travel RN - Pediatric ICU

American Traveler; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 98,000 - 106,000; Full time

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401k with match

Health benefits

Job summary

American Traveler Staffing Professionals is hiring a Pediatric ICU RN for a night-shift teaching hospital assignment in North Carolina, requiring a PALS certification and at least 1 year of PICU experience. The 3x12 hour nights run 19:00–07:30 with 13 weeks and 1 opening; Epic charting is preferred and you must work every other weekend.

Active NC or Compact RN license, BLS and PALS, plus PICU skills and arterial line/ventilator experience are expected; this assignment includes travel stipends

Qualifications

• Active NC or Compact RN license in hand.
• BLS and PALS certifications required.
• Minimum 1 year PICU experience (2 years preferred).
• Trauma Level I experience preferred.
• Proficiency in respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, neurologic, and GI care for PICU.
• Ventilator and arterial line management, and pediatric dosage calculations preferred.
• 1 supervisory reference within the last year; full SSN and DOB required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU.
• Follow PICU protocols; manage ventilators and arterial lines as needed.
• Assist with dosing calculations and patient monitoring; collaborate with care teams.

Skills

PALS certification

BLS certification

PICU experience

Ventilator management

Arterial line management

Pediatric dosage calculations

Teaching hospital experience

Education

Active NC or Compact RN license

Tools

Epic charting system

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Assignment Overview

Overview

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Magnet Hospital

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Posted 2 days ago

Shift

Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Oct 5, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

1

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

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Description

American Traveler is hiring a Pediatric ICU RN for a night shift teaching hospital assignment requiring PALS certification and at least 1 year of PICU experience.

Details

• Pediatric ICU (PICU) unit within a teaching hospital setting
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 19:00-7:30), with 3x12 or 4x12 travelers accepted
• Epic charting system preferred
• Required to work every other weekend
• Floating required
• Bi-weekly orientations

Requirements

• Active NC or Compact RN license required in hand
• BLS and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of PICU experience required (2 years highly preferred)
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, and LTAC experience preferred
• Proficiency in respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, neurologic, and GI patient care skills as detailed for PICU population
• Experience with ventilator management, arterial line management, and pediatric dosage calculations preferred
• 1 supervisory reference from within the last year required for consideration
• Full SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients including respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, neurologic, and GI support
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (10/31-3/31) with no exemptions
• First-time travelers welcome to apply
• RTO must be limited to 5-7 days maximum
• Local candidates accepted within a 75-mile radius at a reduced rate
• Candidates with prior permanent employment at this health system must disclose employment history and must not have been a permanent employee within the past 6 months
• Up to three absences allowed per 13-week contract; excessive tardiness or no call/no show may result in contract review

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

$2,331/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$30,303

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$121,212

Weekly Wages

$1,008/wk

Regular Hours

$28.00 x 36 hours/wk = $1,008

Weekly Stipends

$1,323/wk

Lodging

$121.00 x 7 days = $847

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,331/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,155 - $2,331. The $2,331 weekly pay shown in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range. Weekly travel pay includes tax-free stipends per IRS guidelines. Weekly local pay is fully taxable and therefore lower due to additional employer-paid taxes and related costs.

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Job ID: P-753753

$2,331/wk or ask about local

Travel RN - Pediatric ICU

$2,331/wk or ask about local

Travel RN - Pediatric ICU

Assignment Overview

Overview

Auto Offer

Magnet Hospital

Be First to Apply

Posted 2 days ago

Shift

Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Oct 5, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

1

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Low

The facility has received few submissions so far. Be one of the first to apply — offer rates tend to be higher at this stage

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Pediatric ICU RN for a night shift teaching hospital assignment requiring PALS certification and at least 1 year of PICU experience.

Details

• Pediatric ICU (PICU) unit within a teaching hospital setting
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 19:00-7:30), with 3x12 or 4x12 travelers accepted
• Epic charting system preferred
• Required to work every other weekend
• Floating required
• Bi-weekly orientations

Requirements

• Active NC or Compact RN license required in hand
• BLS and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of PICU experience required (2 years highly preferred)
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, and LTAC experience preferred
• Proficiency in respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, neurologic, and GI patient care skills as detailed for PICU population
• Experience with ventilator management, arterial line management, and pediatric dosage calculations preferred
• 1 supervisory reference from within the last year required for consideration
• Full SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients including respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, neurologic, and GI support
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (10/31-3:31) with no exemptions
• First-time travelers welcome to apply
• RTO must be limited to 5-7 days maximum
• Local candidates accepted within a 75-mile radius at a reduced rate
• Candidates with prior permanent employment at this health system must disclose employment history and must not have been a permanent employee within the past 6 months
• Up to three absences allowed per 13-week contract; excessive tardiness or no call/no show may result in contract review

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

$2,331/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$30,303

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$121,212

Weekly Wages

$1,008/wk

Regular Hours

$28.00 x 36 hours/wk = $1,008

Weekly Stipends

$1,323/wk

Lodging

$121.00 x 7 days = $847

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,331/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,155 - $2,331. The $2,331 weekly pay shown in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range. Weekly travel pay includes tax-free stipends per IRS guidelines. Weekly local pay is fully taxable and therefore lower due to additional employer-paid taxes and related costs.

Facility

Facility details are only available for registered travelers.

Reproduction and distribution of these materials is prohibited without the expressed written authorization of American Traveler Staffing Professionals™.