PICU Registered Nurse
Charlotte, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 4, 2026
• Length: 20 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pediatric ICU position at a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and teaching hospital, requiring a minimum of 2 years of high-acuity PICU experience.

Details

• 24-bed PICU within a 247-licensed-bed Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and teaching hospital
• Average patient census of 21–23 patients
• Patient population includes respiratory, trauma (penetrating and non-accidental), DKA, seizures, neurosurgical, acute/chronic renal failure, orthopedic, surgical, transplant (kidney and liver), complex medical, and blood disorder cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratios vary by acuity: 2:1, 1:1, or 1:2
• Specialized skills utilized include critical care vasoactive drip management, invasive line management (ART lines/CVP), ventilator and trach management, CRRT, chest tubes, epidurals, PCAs, EVDs, Camino ICP monitoring, Arctic Sun, Belmont Rapid Infuser, and feeding tube management
• EMR: Epic (experience required)
• IV pumps: Alaris and Medfusion syringe pumps; medication dispensing via Omnicell; monitoring via Philips
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM–7:15 AM (1845–0715), 36 hours per week
• Every-other-weekend rotation required
• Alternating major holidays required
• Floating required as needed to Pediatric CVICU, NICU, Neonatal PCU, and General Peds units
• No on-call responsibilities for travelers

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of high-acuity Pediatric ICU experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Epic EMR experience required
• Proficiency with critical care skills including vasoactive drip titration, invasive line management, ventilator/trach care, CRRT, Arctic Sun, EVDs, Camino device, and Belmont Rapid Infuser
• Comfort in a high-acuity, fast-paced PICU environment required
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum of 1 professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN, required for consideration
• Candidates who have worked a permanent position at an AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Unit culture emphasizes teamwork, trust, accountability, respect, and compassionate dedication
• Department support includes CNAs, a unit secretary, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, resource nurse, respiratory therapy, intensivist, residents, and APPs — all available 24/7
• Centralized and bedside patient monitoring (no telemetry monitoring tech)
• Orientation includes facility-wide NEO plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Scheduling runs on a 6-week cycle; RTO requires manager approval
• Navy scrubs required
• Free parking available