PICU RN
Tacoma, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 15 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pediatric ICU position requiring 2+ years of PICU experience and PALS certification.

Details

• Work in a 16-bed PICU within a 152-bed Level II trauma center with a Level IV NICU
• PICU beds interchangeable with MedSurg for overflow, mixed with neuro, cardiac, respiratory, and surgical patients
• Patient population includes respiratory (high flow, CPAP, BiPAP), trachs, chemo, RSV, asthma, and COVID cases
• Also treats medical patients (MIS-C, new onset diabetes with insulin drips, chronically ill, oncology) and trauma cases (falls, MVAs)
• Cardiovascular patients with congenital heart defects followed from surgery through discharge
• Surgical caseload includes appendectomies, g-tubes, ENT, fresh trachs, bowel obstructions, broken bones, VP shunts, cardiac, and neuro cases
• Does not treat solid organ transplant, major burns, or stem cell transplant patients
• 12-hour day shifts, 0700-1900 or 1900-0700, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Floating required to MedSurg, ED, or NICU as Helping Hands or Constant Observer
• Epic EMR preferred

Requirements

• Active WA state or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of PICU experience required
• Proficient in aseptic and sterile techniques, dressing changes, ventilator and trach management, and suctioning
• Experience with g-tube/j-tube management, feeding tubes, chest tubes, epidurals, PCAs, and drip management
• Skilled in Foley insertion/management and discharge planning
• CRRT experience with Prismax preferred
• CICU experience preferred

Additional Information

• Care for pediatric patients ranging from routine to Stat category 1-3 acuity, with occasional category 4
• May provide care for patients up to age 30 during rare tier 3 COVID surge situations
• ECMO cases are managed by a dedicated ECMO specialist
• CRRT cases require prior Prismax experience and training; typically handled by core staff due to low volume
• Complex facial wounds, eye injuries, or penetrating trauma are transferred to a Level 1 Trauma Center
• Scrubs of any color accepted, but no hooded shirts or long sleeves; sleeves must be able to pull above the elbow
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply