Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Omaha, NE
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse in Omaha, Nebraska (zip code 68114). This travel nursing contract offers the chance to join a leading pediatric healthcare team at a state-of-the-art Level II Trauma Center, providing critical care to children and adolescents. Omaha is a top destination for Nebraska healthcare professionals, offering a vibrant community, cultural attractions, and excellent quality of life.

PICU RN Travel Job Details

• Location: Omaha, NE 68114 (Nebraska nursing jobs)
• Unit: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• Job Type: Travel Registered Nurse Contract
• Start Date: December 8, 2025
• End Date: March 9, 2026
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Facility: 32-bed PICU, Level II Trauma Center
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: Required (may float to NICU, CCU, or Med/Surg units)
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2250 - $2310

PICU Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Nebraska RN license or RN Compact license (required for Nebraska healthcare jobs)
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience with pediatric patients
• Experience in a large pediatric hospital and Level II trauma center
• Proficient in ventilator management, intubation, and sedation procedures
• Diploma, Associate's, or Bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing program
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA)
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) or Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN) preferred
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system preferred
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)
• First-time travel nurses are encouraged to apply!

PICU RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients with respiratory, trauma, neuro, and other non-cardiac ICU needs
• Manage ventilators, perform intubations, and administer sedation as needed
• Administer medications and blood products; monitor patient responses and vital signs
• Interpret arterial blood gases and perform thorough patient assessments
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (respiratory therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, and more)
• Float to NICU, CCU, or Med/Surg units as required by facility needs
• Maintain accurate documentation using Epic charting system
• Participate in infection control and isolation protocols
• Provide emotional support and education to pediatric patients and their families

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Apply now to join our healthcare team as a PICU Registered Nurse in Omaha, Nebraska, and make a meaningful impact in pediatric critical care!

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