PICU RN
New Haven, CT
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 4

Description

American Traveler is hiring a PICU RN for a Level I Trauma Center requiring 3+ years of pediatric critical care experience and PALS/BLS certification.

Details

• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• PICU setting with an average patient ratio of 1:2
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Must float within scope to other pediatric units as needed, including Pediatric ED, NNICU, inpatient departments, and psychiatric unit
• Epic charting system used
• Pending license accepted

Requirements

• Active CT or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and PALS certifications required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 3 years of PICU experience required
• Level I Trauma Center experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Cardiac critical care experience preferred
• CRRT and ECMO certifications preferred
• 1 professional reference required

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to pediatric patients in a Level I Trauma Center, academic medical center setting
• When floating to other units, travelers will take a patient assignment and are encouraged to connect with the Charge RN for orientation as needed
• Royal blue scrubs required
• RTO requests considered based on unit needs; extended time off or holiday time off may not be approved
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required with religious/medical exemptions only
• Previous staff must be separated from the facility for at least 2 years to return as a traveler
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Local candidates not accepted; must reside more than 75 miles from the facility