Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PICU position at a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, requiring 2 years of experience and PALS certification for 12-hour night shifts.

Details

• Level II Trauma Center PICU in a newly opened facility (opened May 2026) with 16 PICU beds
• Mixed PICU environment encompassing neuro, cardiac, respiratory, surgical, and medical patient populations
• Diverse pediatric patient population including respiratory patients (high-flow, CPAP, BiPAP), trach patients, chemotherapy, RSV, asthma, COVID, MIS-C, new-onset diabetes with insulin drips, chronically ill and oncology patients, trauma (falls, MVAs), and congenital heart defect patients
• Surgical cases include appendectomies, G-tubes, ENT, fresh trachs, bowel obstructions, fractures, VP shunts, cardiac, and neuro surgeries
• No solid organ transplants, major burns, or stem cell transplant patients
• ECMO patients are present on the unit; ECMO management is handled by an ECMO specialist
• CRRT performed using the Prismax machine; travelers with prior CRRT experience may take these patients after training (low volume on unit)
• 12-hour night shifts (1900–0700)
• 36 hours per week with every other weekend rotation required
• Floating may be required to Med/Surg or ED in a Helping Hands or Constant Observer capacity
• Epic EMR (experience preferred)

Requirements

• Active WA RN license or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of PICU experience required
• Proficiency in aseptic and sterile techniques, basic dressing changes, ventilator and trach management, suctioning, G-tube/J-tube management, feeding tubes, chest tubes, epidurals, PCAs, drip management, and Foley insertion and management
• CRRT experience with Prismax preferred
• CICU experience preferred
• At least one supervisor-level reference (Charge Nurse, Manager, Director, or above) required; a second reference will be needed prior to start
• Scrubs of any color permitted; hooded shirts and long sleeves are not allowed (sleeves must be able to be pulled above the elbow)

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• PICU beds are interchangeable with Med/Surg overflow, reflecting the unit's mixed acuity environment
• In rare surge situations, the unit may provide care to patients up to age 30
• Severe facial wounds, eye injuries, or penetrating trauma are transferred to a Level I Trauma Center