PICU RN
Tacoma, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Pediatric ICU RN with PALS certification and at least 2 years of PICU experience for a 12-hour day shift assignment at a Level II trauma center.

Details

• 16-bed PICU within a 152-bed Level II trauma center/Level IV NICU hospital
• Unit treats a wide range of pediatric patients including respiratory (high flow, CPAP, BiPAP), trach, chemo, RSV, asthma, and COVID cases
• Also cares for medical patients such as MIS-C, new onset diabetes with insulin drips, chronically ill, and oncology cases
• Treats trauma patients (falls, MVAs) and cardiovascular patients including congenital heart defects from surgery through discharge
• Surgical patient types include appendectomies, g-tubes, ENT, fresh trachs, bowel obstructions, broken bones, VP shunts, cardiac, and neuro cases
• Does not treat solid organ transplant, major burns, or stem cell transplant patients
• Severe facial wounds, eye injuries, or penetrating trauma are transferred to a Level 1 Trauma Center
• ECMO patients present on unit, but managed by dedicated ECMO specialist
• CRRT using Prismaflex used on a low-volume basis, typically staffed by core team
• Preferred EMR: Epic
• Floating required to MedSurg, ED, or NICU as Helping Hands or Constant Observer
• Scheduled for every other weekend rotation
• 12-hour day or night shifts (0700-1900 or 1900-0700)

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of PICU experience required
• Proficiency in aseptic and sterile techniques, basic dressing changes, and suctioning required
• Experience with ventilator and trach management, g-tube/j-tube and feeding tube management, and chest tubes required
• Experience with epidurals, PCAs, drip management, Foley insertion and management, and discharge skills required
• CRRT experience with Prismaflex preferred
• CICU experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide direct bedside care to critically ill pediatric patients across respiratory, cardiac, surgical, trauma, and oncology populations
• Scrubs of any color accepted, but no hooded shirts or long sleeves; sleeves must be able to pull above the elbow
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position