PICU RN
Knoxville, TN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pediatric ICU position requiring 2+ years of PICU experience and a TN or compact RN license.

Details

• 14-bed PICU with 11 private rooms and one semi-private area of 3 beds
• Patient population ranges from infants to 21 years old
• Common diagnoses include DKA, respiratory failure, respiratory distress, pneumonia, status asthmaticus, trauma, sepsis, ingestion, seizures, altered mental status, post-arrest, and post-surgical care
• Bedside procedures include central line/arterial line placement, chest tube placement, bronchoscopy, and EVD/bolt placement
• Uses Philips monitors, Servo ventilators, Alaris IV pumps, and Kangaroo feeding pumps
• 3x12 day shift schedule from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM
• Every other weekend (EOW) required
• Floating to other units required as needed

Requirements

• Active TN or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of PICU experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Two professional references required for consideration
• SSN and DOB required in profile at time of consideration

Additional Information

• Care for critically ill pediatric patients requiring advanced respiratory, cardiovascular, neurologic, and renal support
• Manage ventilated patients, chest tubes, EVDs, and central/arterial lines as needed
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this role
• Travelers who have oriented at this facility within the past year are not required to reorient
• RTO must be disclosed at time of consideration
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate