American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/30/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Nov 30, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PICU position requiring BLS, PALS, and prior pediatric critical care experience. Details Work in a 16-bed PICU within a 152-bed Level II trauma center/Level IV NICU facility Overflow beds interchangeable with MedSurg, covering neuro, cardiac, respiratory, surgical, and medical patients Patient population includes respiratory (high flow, CPAP, BiPAP), trachs, chemo, RSV, asthma, and COVID cases Also cares for medical patients including MIS-C, new onset diabetes with insulin drips, chronically ill, and oncology cases Trauma patients (falls, MVAs) and surgical patients (appendectomies, g-tubes, ENT, fresh trachs, bowel obstructions, broken bones, VP shunts, cardiac, neuro) included Cardiovascular patients with congenital heart defects cared for from surgery through discharge Does not accept solid organ transplant, major burns, or stem cell transplant patients Severe facial wounds, eye injuries, or penetrating trauma transferred to Level 1 Trauma Center ECMO patients present on unit but managed by dedicated ECMO specialist CRRT performed using Prismax, low volume, prior CRRT/Prismax experience required for consideration 12-hour night shifts, scheduled 1900-0700 36 hours per week with every other weekend rotation Floating required to MedSurg, ED, or NICU as Helping Hands or Constant Observer Epic EMR experience preferred Requirements Active WA or Compact RN license required Current BLS and PALS certifications required Minimum 2 years of PICU experience required Skilled in aseptic and sterile techniques, dressing changes, ventilator and trach management, and suctioning Experience with g-tube/j-tube management, feeding tubes, chest tubes, epidurals, and PCAs required Proficient in drip management, Foley insertion and management, and discharge planning CRRT experience with Prismax preferred CICU experience preferred Additional Information Provide comprehensive pediatric critical care across respiratory, cardiovascular, surgical, medical, and trauma populations May provide care for patients up to age 30 during rare Tier 3 COVID surge conditions Scrubs may be any color; hooded shirts and long sleeves not permitted unless sleeves can be pulled above the elbow First-time travelers are welcome to apply American Traveler Job ID P-782804. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title: Travel RN - Pediatric ICU About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.