Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Anchorage, AK
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days
$2,947/weekOverview
- Start Date12/14/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care152 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a PICU RN for a 13-week acute care assignment requiring AK RN licensure, PALS certification, and at least 2 years of PICU experience.
Details
- PICU and Pediatric floor unit within an acute care, Magnet-designated hospital
- PICU patient ratio of 1:2, with ventilated patients typically 1:1 due to unit layout
- Pediatric floor ratio of 1:4
- Support staff includes CNAs and a med clerk; charge nurse typically does not carry a patient assignment
- Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Every other weekend required
- Floating required within scope to NICU and Peds units as needed
- No on-call requirements
- Unit accommodates block scheduling
- Cerner charting system used, with EPIC experience preferred
- Travelers may be paired with orientees needing PICU training, which may occasionally affect assignment
Requirements
- Active AK RN license required; compact license accepted at submittal but AK license must be in hand prior to start
- Minimum 2 years of PICU experience required
- BLS and PALS certifications required
- NRP certification copy required with submission for consideration
- Experience with ventilator management, central line care, and pediatric dosage calculations
- Experience with hemodynamic monitoring and dysrhythmia management preferred
- Teaching hospital and Trauma Level II experience preferred
- Previous charge nurse experience preferred
- Must be culturally sensitive to the Native population
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care in both PICU and Pediatric step-down settings
- Navy scrub color required for most units; L&D/OR scrubs provided
- Parking available at no cost near the facility
- COVID vaccination acknowledgment required at time of submission
- Billable orientation and annual training modules (4-5 hours) completed onsite and tracked via HealthStream
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Local candidates not accepted; must live at least 100 miles from the facility
- Former staff must have a 2-year separation before returning as a traveler
- No changes to RTO, start dates, shifts, or other contract terms permitted once signed
Facility
Alaska Native Medical Center
5 nurses recommend working with Alaska Native Medical Center

- Short Term Acute Care
- 152 beds
Employer
American Traveler
87 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Nicole was absolutely fantastic to work with. I had a really rough time with another agency position and Nicole has been so reassuring and supportive every step of the way. Nicole has frequent contact with me and was able to get me a contract in under a week. She is absolutely amazing. I can’t say enough great things about her.
Cons
NONE!
Recommends working with American Traveler
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.
Anchorage, AK
About
Anchorage is a unique city surrounded by 5,000-foot-high peaks in the south-central part of Alaska along the Cook Inlet, where abundant salmon and whales swim through. It's filled with cultural sites, including many museums and the Alaska Native Heritage Center, which offers stage performances and displays traditional crafts and replicas of dwellings from indigenous groups in the area. Top-notch eateries serving dishes with locally grown produce and fresh seafood abound, while the two roads running in and out of town lead to some of the world's most majestic wilderness areas. Outdoor activities are plentiful, including hiking and fishing within the city’s borders but only minutes from downtown is Chugach State Park, a 9,000-square-mile park with spectacular terrain for hiking, biking, ATV rides, kayaking, rafting and fishing. Nearby at Beluga Point, watch for the famous white whales that look like they sport permanent grins.
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