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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 4, 2026
• Length: 10 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced PICU Registered Nurse for a short-term winter contract requiring Level I Trauma Center experience and a CT or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) of a short-term acute care, Level I Trauma Center
• Average patient ratio of 1:2
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-7:00
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required to other pediatric units within scope of practice, including Pediatric ED, NNICU, inpatient departments, and psych unit
• EMR: Epic
• Scrub color: Royal blue
• 10-week assignment for winter coverage only

Requirements

• Active RN license (CT or Compact) required
• Certifications required: PALS, BLS; 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
• Experience with ventilator management, airway care, and respiratory therapies
• Experience with hemodynamic monitoring and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with central line care, IV therapy, and medication administration including vasopressors and sedation
• Experience with neurologic monitoring including ICP and EVD management
• One professional reference required
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required with medical or religious exemption only

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to critically ill pediatric patients in a Level I Trauma Center setting
• Float to various units within the children's hospital as needed, connecting with Charge RN for brief orientation when floating
• No holiday RTO permitted during this assignment
• Maximum of 5 days RTO allowed
• Local candidates not accepted (within 75 miles of facility), though radius restriction is waived for this 10-week assignment
• Previous staff must have been gone at least 2 years to be considered for a travel assignment
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position