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

Advance your nursing career as a Pediatric Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse (PICU RN) with this 13-week travel contract in Omaha, NE. Join a leading healthcare team and provide specialized critical care to pediatric cardiac patients in a top-rated cardiac ICU. This travel nursing job offers the opportunity to work with advanced technology and a multidisciplinary team in one of Nebraska's premier healthcare facilities.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Omaha, NE 68114 – A vibrant Midwest city known for its welcoming community, excellent healthcare jobs, and thriving arts scene.
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2250-$2310
• Start Date: December 8, 2025
• End Date: March 9, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shifts, 3x12-hour (19:00 - 07:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit: Cardiac ICU (CVPICU), 32 beds, average daily census of 21
• Patient Ratios: 1:2
• Weekend Coverage: Required (3 out of 6 weekends per contract)
• Floating: May float to PICU, NICU, and Med/Surg units as needed

PICU RN Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent pediatric cardiac ICU or CVPICU nursing experience required
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Nebraska or compact state)
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS (CCRN preferred)
• Proficiency with invasive cardiac monitoring, ECMO, CRRT, vasopressors, and cardiac/sedation drips
• First-time travel nurses welcome
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted); COVID-19 vaccine not required
• Experience caring for neonates, infants, and pediatric patients
• Applicants must reside more than 100 miles from Omaha, NE

Pediatric Cardiac ICU RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to pediatric patients with complex cardiac conditions, including post-op open hearts, single ventricles, heart transplants, and heart failure
• Monitor and manage invasive cardiac lines (CVP, ART, RA, etc.) and advanced therapies such as ECMO and CRRT
• Administer and titrate cardiac and sedation drips, vasopressors, and antiarrhythmics
• Assist with special procedures, including intubation, chest tube management, and ventilator care
• Interpret arterial blood gases and dysrhythmias; respond to pediatric emergencies
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including IV therapy, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, and pharmacy
• Float to other critical care units (PICU, NICU, Med/Surg) as required
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold the highest standards of patient safety and care

Apply now to join our Omaha healthcare team as a Pediatric Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse and make a difference in pediatric critical care!

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