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Travel RN - Pediatric ICUAmerican Traveler Richmond, Virginia, United States Position status: Open
Assignment type: travel
Shift: DaysLength (weeks): 13
Openings: 3$2,262.48/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)
Description: American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pediatric ICU position requiring active VA or compact RN license and recent bedside PICU experience. Details Combined Pediatrics/PICU unit with 10 beds Patient ratios based on acuity and approved staffing grid Support from pediatric hospitalists, PICU intensivists, and dedicated pediatric respiratory therapists Uses pediatric cardiac monitors, infusion/syringe pumps, pupilometer, and Ceribel equipment Documentation via Expanse EMRDay and night shift opportunities with weekend and holiday requirements12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PMFloating required based on competency and patient care needs, including to LDRP for well babies and occasionally to main hospital as tech
Requirements:
  • Active VA RN license or multi-state compact privilege requiredBLS and PALS certifications required
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in a hospital setting required
  • Recent bedside PICU experience with strong pediatric assessment skills
  • Competency in weight-based medication administration, IV therapy, and family-centered care
  • Experience caring for pediatric patients requiring mechanical ventilation, high-flow oxygen, and noninvasive respiratory support
  • Experience managing continuous medication infusions, including sedation and vasoactive medications
  • Experience with central line care and invasive monitoring
  • Experience caring for patients with respiratory failure, DKA, sepsis, and status epilepticus
  • Strong communication, teamwork, and prioritization skillsUS SSN and date of birth required for consideration
  • No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
Additional Information:
  • Provide compassionate, family-centered pediatric critical care
  • Communicate clearly with patients and caregivers, involving families in care planning
  • Deliver age-appropriate education to patients and families
  • Perform procedures including peripheral IV placement, venipuncture, specimen collection, central line management, catheter and tube insertion, and assistance with intubation and lumbar puncture
  • Participate in emergency stabilization and pediatric resuscitation as needed
  • Pediatric-friendly dress code required
  • Access to PICU intensivist-led education and cross-training opportunities
  • Department recognized with a 2025 Daisy Nurse Leader AwardMust reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
  • No local candidates accepted
Hours per week: 36 Hours per shift: 12

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Level

Senior

Salary

$2,262.48/week

Location

Henrico, VA

Occupation

Critical Care Nurses

Industry

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals

Posted

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