PICU RN
San Diego, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Pediatric ICU position requiring 2+ years of recent independent PICU experience and CA licensure at a Level 1 trauma children's hospital.

Details

• PICU setting within a Level 1 trauma children's hospital
• High acuity unit treating injury, respiratory failure, shock, multi-system failure, poisonings, near drowning, meningitis, post-op cardiac surgical care, and neurosurgery patients
• Unit functions at the Standard Level of nursing practice
• Patient ratio of 1:1-2
• Variable Day/Night or straight night shifts, 3x12 hour shifts (7:00-19:00 or 19:00-7:00)
• Weekend requirements vary by shift: day shift requires 4 weekend shifts (Sat/Sun), night shift requires 5 shifts (Fri/Sat), with one full weekend off per 4-week schedule
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within scope to sister units including CVPICU and NICU
• No floating to sister facilities
• Uses Epic charting system
• Any scrub color permitted

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required, or acceptable ETA of licensure for submission
• Current BLS and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 2 full years of recent, independent PICU experience required within the last year (orientation time excluded)
• Experience must include a 10+ bed PICU unit
• Level I trauma experience required; Level II trauma experience will be considered
• At least 1 prior travel assignment preferred, though strong candidates without travel experience will be considered
• Required skills: IV therapy/phlebotomy, arterial line management, ventilator management and care of ventilated patients, CVP monitoring, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, and neurologic care including EVD and ICP monitoring
• Experience with multiple monitors, specifically CVP and EKG, required

Additional Information

• Facility is nationally recognized as a Top 10 Children's Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, Magnet Recognized, Beacon Award for Excellence, and a Great Place to Work Certified teaching facility
• Must be willing to work 2 of the following 3 holidays (including Eves): Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's, with no holiday time off approved
• Maximum RTO of 7 days, with a minimum of 3 shifts still required during that week
• First-time travelers will be considered, especially those with strong PICU experience
• Local candidates are not accepted; candidates within 50 miles of the facility are considered local
• Former permanent staff must be separated from employment for at least 1 year before being eligible to travel
• Free traveler parking provided