Pediatric IMCU / PICU RN
Little Rock, AR
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pediatric Intermediate Care (IMCU/PICU) position at a Level 1 trauma, teaching children's hospital in Arkansas, requiring prior travel experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• Located in a 359-bed, Level 1 trauma, academic teaching children's hospital in Little Rock, AR
• Assignment is on the 3C Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU), a 13-bed unit within a 26-bed PICU cluster
• PICU patient population includes respiratory distress, CRRT, ECMO, post-arrest, blunt and penetrating trauma, neuro, surgical post-ops, urology, ortho, ENT (trach revisions, cleft lip/palate), burns in intubated patients under 13 years, and new onset DKA
• IMCU patient population includes respiratory distress, DKA, chronic vents, trachs, and diagnoses stepped down from the PICU
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: PICU 1:1–2; IMCU 1:3–4
• Ancillary support includes 1–2 CNAs/PCTs per shift
• Advanced Practice providers are present on the units; PICU is staffed with Residents, Fellows, and Attending MDs; IMCU has Hospitalists until 11 PM, then Residents
• Equipment includes Pyxis with barcode scanning, pharmacy dose, GE Dash, Servo-I, and long-term vents (IMCU); in-house transport system available
• RTs and RNs co-manage ventilators
• EMR is Epic (experience required); Pyxis is the medication system
• 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), 36 hours per week
• Schedule is manager/scheduler driven; every other weekend is required
• No on-call requirement; holiday coverage is required as needed
• Floating is required within the ICU cluster (NICE, PICU, Burn PICU, IMCU); travelers are first to float

Requirements

• Active RN license in Arkansas or a compact state currently in hand
• Current BLS certification required; additional certifications such as ACLS and TNCC required based on unit (Nursys verification required)
• Minimum 2 years of PICU experience required for PICU placement; 2–5 years of clinical experience in the specialty required overall
• PICU experience required for all IMCU candidates due to floating requirements
• Recent Epic EMR experience required
• At least one previous travel nursing assignment required
• Must be nicotine-free (nicotine testing required)
• At least one professional reference within the last year required for consideration
• Specialty skills checklist required for consideration

Additional Information

• Orientation consists of approximately 2–3 days, including specialty testing
• Child Life and Education specialists are actively involved in evaluating patients for education needs during prolonged hospitalizations
• Up to two parents may remain at the bedside
• Renal transplants are managed in the CVICU; ECMO is also located in the CVICU
• Dress code is facility-specific and must be followed
• Local candidates are accepted for this position