Travel Contract

PICU RN
St. Louis, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating

$2,342/week

Overview

  • Start Date12/14/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftRotating
  • Duration10 weeks
  • Facility Information
    Childrens294 beds
  • Setting
    Hospital

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,342/week

Description

Assignment Overview

  • Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
  • Hours: 36 hrs/wk
  • Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
  • Length: 10 weeks
  • Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Pediatric ICU position requiring 18-24 months of PICU experience and MO or compact RN licensure.

Details

  • Pediatric ICU within a children's acute care teaching hospital
  • 1:2 patient ratios
  • 3x12 hour rotating day and night shifts (0700-1930 and 1900-0730)
  • 6 weekend shifts required during the schedule period
  • No on-call requirements
  • Floating required to NICU, CVICU, Stepdown, and PICU overflow floor (low acuity MS patients)
  • May float as RN Assist to provide 1:1 observation for safety and behavioral health purposes
  • Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

  • Active MO or compact RN license required (must match permanent residence for compact)
  • BLS and PALS certifications required
  • 18-24 months of PICU experience required
  • Experience with respiratory care including ventilator management, airway care, chest tube management, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
  • IV therapy/phlebotomy skills including central line and PICC line management
  • Level I Trauma experience preferred
  • Post-op, respiratory failure, liver transplant, sepsis, and post-BMT experience preferred
  • CRRT and ECMO experience preferred
  • Epic charting experience required

Additional Information

  • Provide direct bedside care including assisting with bedside surgeries and procedures
  • Care for patients with COVID; no burn patients (stabilization only) or cardiac patients
  • Scrub color is flexible or St. Louis Children's Hospital T-shirts/jackets are acceptable
  • Must reside outside a 75-mile radius of the facility to be eligible
  • First-time travelers are accepted
  • Pending license accepted at time of consideration
  • No more than 7 days of RTO permitted per contract, with no RTO allowed during the first week of the assignment
  • Standard travelers may stay up to 18 months before requiring a 3-month break in service
  • Permanent BJC or Saint Luke's employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
  • Facial hair must accommodate respirator fit testing requirements
American Traveler Job ID #P-775572. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Pediatric ICU

Facility

Saint Louis Children's Hospital

4.5rating(15 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with Saint Louis Children's Hospital

Anonymous
Anonymous
Behavioral Health (RN)
Contract Position
5.0rating
Review of Saint Louis Children's Hospital on Oct 18, 2026
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Saint Louis Children's Hospital
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  • Childrens
  • 294 beds
ADDRESSOne Children's PlaceSaint Louis, MO 63110
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Employer

American Traveler

4.9rating(132 reviews)

86 nurses recommend working with American Traveler

Anonymous
Anonymous
Vascular Technologist (Allied Health Professional)
5.0rating

Pros

Sebrona was so thorough and great to work with.

Cons

None

Review of American Traveler on Nov 3, 2026
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About

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.

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Travel jobs$1,143–4,721/week
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About Saint Louis, MO

As a Travel Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse in Saint Louis, MO here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Saint Louis is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city for travel nurses.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Summer average highs are around 89°F, and winter average lows are around 23°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Saint Louis, with options ranging from furnished apartments to corporate housing.
Transportation
  • Saint Louis is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system called Metrolink.
Demographics
  • Saint Louis has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues include heart disease and obesity.
  • There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.
Things to Do
  • Saint Louis offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene, art museums like the Saint Louis Art Museum, live music venues, sports events such as baseball games at Busch Stadium, and outdoor attractions like the Missouri Botanical Garden and Forest Park.
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