Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Indianapolis, IN
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights
$3,240/weekOverview
- Start Date11/02/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationChildrens
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
- Hours: 48 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a PICU Registered Nurse for a night shift assignment requiring BLS, PALS, and 18 months of pediatric ICU experience.
Details
- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit setting within a children's hospital
- Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
- 13-week assignment with required holiday coverage
- Floating required to other units within the hospital or nearby affiliate hospitals
- Cerner charting system used
Requirements
- Active IN or Compact RN license required in hand prior to start
- BLS and PALS certifications required
- Minimum 18 months of PICU experience required
- Cerner EMR experience required
- Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
- Experience with IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, central line and PICC line care
- Experience caring for ventilated respiratory patients
- Skilled in interpretation and management of cardiac dysrhythmias
- Experience with pediatric dosage calculations and emergency medication administration
- Knowledge of infection control, isolation precautions, and PPE protocols
- 2 supervisor references required
Additional Information
- Provide direct nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU
- Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays during the assignment
- Up to 5 days of non-holiday RTO can be auto-approved; additional time off requires facility approval
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Local candidates are not accepted for this position
- Former IU Health perm or PRN employees must wait 12 months before applying as a traveler
- Travelers with 12 months of prior IU Health travel employment must complete a required break period before starting a new assignment
Facility
Riley Hospital for Children
4 nurses recommend working with Riley Hospital for Children
- Childrens
Employer
American Traveler
85 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Savannah was truly perfect. Knowledgeable, responsive, caring, informative, and honest. I didn’t feel like I was apart of a sales scheme. She truly put me at ease during the process. I felt like she had my back and would work to find me what I was looking for. I look forward to working with American Traveler in the future.
Cons
No cons
Recommends working with American Traveler
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With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
Indianapolis, IN
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