PICU RN
New Brunswick, NJ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pediatric ICU position requiring NJ or compact licensure and 2.5 years of acute care experience.

Details

• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-7:30
• PICU setting with patient ratios of 1:1-2 that may vary based on census and acuity
• Patient population includes adolescents, infants, and pediatric patients
• Floating required within skillset to PICU, NICU, Peds, Stepdown, Intermediate units, and PHOC (Pediatric Hematology Oncology Clinic)
• Every other weekend work requirement
• EPIC charting system experience required

Requirements

• Active NJ or Compact RN license required
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and PALS required; NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 2.5 years of acute care experience, with PICU experience preferred
• Experience with ventilator management, CVVH, and vaccine administration
• Skilled in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• CRRT and ICP monitoring experience preferred
• Previous charge experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to critically ill pediatric patients, including complex medical and surgical cases such as congenital heart disease, post-operative cardiothoracic care, respiratory failure, sepsis, and trauma
• Work within a 20-bed high-acuity PICU alongside on-site pediatric intensivists and a multidisciplinary care team
• Peds-friendly scrub top with navy blue bottoms required
• Must work or provide on-call coverage for 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
• First-time travelers accepted
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Former employees of the health system must be separated for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler